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Manage Ace Tile Company's accounts receivable data by setting up an automated and organized spreadsheet that calculates days outstanding, classifies aging categories, sorts records, identifies late payers, and provides recommendations for software replacement. You need to input your student ID and current date, calculate days outstanding, classify invoices into aging categories using formulas, total invoice amounts per category, sort the data by days outstanding and amount, analyze late payers, and recommend a suitable spreadsheet application to replace the current one. The final spreadsheet should be attractive, professional, and functional, facilitating efficient management of accounts receivable information.

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Effective management of accounts receivable is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and financial stability within a small business like Ace Tile Company. Automating the accounts receivable process through a well-designed spreadsheet can dramatically improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. This paper discusses the process of developing an automated Excel-based system to organize, analyze, and report on accounts receivable data, with a focus on calculating days outstanding, aging classification, sorting, identifying late payers, and making informed recommendations for software replacement suitable for a Windows 10 environment.

The initial step involves populating the spreadsheet with the current accounts receivable data, including customer names, invoice numbers, transaction dates, and outstanding amounts. Inputting the student ID and the current date into specified cells ensures personalization and date accuracy within the system. The core calculation pertains to determining the number of days each invoice has been outstanding. This is achieved by subtracting the transaction date from the current date, with cell references locked using absolute addresses when necessary. For example, if the transaction date is in cell D15 and the current date is in cell J10, the formula in F15 would be =D15-$J$10, formatted as a number to display days.

Once days outstanding are computed, the next critical step is classifying each account into the appropriate aging category using nested IF statements. In column G to J, the formulas compare the days outstanding with defined thresholds (90) and allocate the invoice amount to the corresponding category, inserting zero in other columns. For instance, in cell G15 (Current), the formula might be:

=IF(F15

and similarly for other categories using carefully crafted logical tests that incorporate the AND function when necessary. This classification allows for a clear visual representation of overdue accounts.




Summing the total invoice amounts and categorized totals provides essential financial insights. Formulas placed in designated summary cells (e.g., E38 for total invoices, G38 for current, H38 for 31-60 days, etc.) sum the respective ranges, giving a comprehensive view of receivables. Sorting functionality sorts records first by days outstanding in descending order, with secondary sorting by invoice amount to prioritize collection efforts. The COUNTIF function counts the number of accounts in each aging category, helping management to assess overall aging trends.




An important aspect is identifying late payers—customers who exceed 60 days late with balances over $1200. Using Excel's filtering capabilities, these specific accounts can be extracted on a separate worksheet titled “Late Payers” for targeted collection calls. This leverages the filtered dataset to prioritize overdue accounts that significantly impact cash flow.




Given the upcoming upgrade to Windows 10, the current version of MS-Excel (included in MS-Office XP) must be replaced with a more compatible, capable spreadsheet application. The selection should emulate the current functionalities like data entry, automatic calculations, sorting, filtering, and reporting. Candidates include open-source options such as LibreOffice Calc or cloud-based solutions like Google Sheets, which support similar features, are compatible with modern operating systems, and often offer free licensing or subscription models. The recommendations should include cost comparisons, licensing or subscription details, and reasons for selection, emphasizing compatibility, ease of use, security, and ongoing support.




The final deliverable includes a polished, professionally formatted spreadsheet that encapsulates all the functionalities outlined, a clear justification for the chosen software replacement, and supporting research sources. The analysis of the system's automation, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and future scalability underpin the recommendation. Proper visual formatting—such as differentiated headers, clear borders, and appropriate number formatting—enhances readability and professionalism, ensuring the spreadsheet is user-friendly and effective for ongoing accounts receivable management.



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