DAYS PAYABLE OUTSTANDING Definition

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DAYS PAYABLE OUTSTANDING (DPO) is an estimate of the length of time the company takes to pay its vendors after receiving inventory. If the firm receives favorable terms from suppliers, it has the net effect of providing the firm with free financing. If terms are reduced and the company is forced to pay at the time of receipt of goods, it reduces financing by the trade and increases the firms working capital requirements. It is calculated: Days Payable Outstanding = 365 / Payables Turnover (Payables Turnover = Purchases / Payables).

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COLLECTIBLE is an amount subject to or requiring payment especially as specified, e.g. a collectible bill.

COST PRINCIPLE is the principle where a company is obliged to record its fixed assets at their actual purchase price or production cost.

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