Accounts Receivable Calculator Australia 2026-27
Debtor days, the receivables balance a 30-day book should be carrying, and what the excess is costing you — with the overdue split, an expected bad-debt exposure, and the facility interest the excess is quietly paying for.
Days sales outstanding is the receivables balance as a share of a year of revenue, expressed in days: AR ÷ revenue × 365.
| Current (in-terms) | $120,000.00 |
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How this calculator works
Days sales outstanding is the receivables balance as a share of a year of revenue, expressed in days: AR ÷ revenue × 365. Enter revenue GST-exclusive if your ledger is, because the comparison only means something when both sides are on the same basis — on accruals, GST is remitted when you invoice, so an unpaid invoice has already cost you the GST. The target balance is one month of revenue, which is what a business collecting on 30-day terms carries; anything above it is working capital lent to customers. The DSO gap against your stated terms is the honest measure of whether the terms are being kept. Bad debt applies your own historical write-off rate to the balance, and the funding cost prices the excess at your overdraft or facility rate — the number most owners never put a figure to.
Formula: DSO = AR ÷ revenue × 365 · target AR = revenue ÷ 12 · excess = AR − target · funding cost = max(excess, 0) × facility rate
Australia Accounts Receivable Notes
Australian receivables planning often separates GST-inclusive invoice totals from cash available for wages, suppliers, BAS timing, and owner drawings.
Use this version to test debtor days, overdue invoices, collection follow-up, and how faster payment terms could improve working capital.
Australian version note: this accounts receivable keeps the calculation anchored to AUD amounts, local product names, Australian tax language, and the way banks, employers, agencies, or advisers usually describe the inputs.
Local cues stay visible where they matter: ATO, PAYG, superannuation, Medicare levy, stamp duty, kilometres, comparison rate, APRA, Centrelink, GST, and Australian-dollar results are not rewritten into overseas vocabulary.
Use the output as an Australian estimate first, then sanity-check it against local quotes, lender criteria, government thresholds, state rules, or professional advice before relying on the number.
Estimates only. Actual results depend on your specific circumstances.
Quick scenarios Understanding your resultSelect the question that matches where you are right now.
Your result shows the financial metric for the business scenario you entered — based on standard accounting and financial analysis formulas.
What to do with itUse this to evaluate business decisions, compare scenarios, or prepare figures for a business plan, loan application, or stakeholder presentation.
What it is notNot a valuation, audit, or professional accounting opinion. Business decisions of significant value should be reviewed by a qualified accountant or financial adviser.
AccuracyUses standard formulas with the inputs you provided. Calculator arithmetic runs in your browser; the calculator code does not submit your figures to GlobalCalc to obtain a result.
Business calculations are most sensitive to revenue assumptions, cost structure, and the time horizon over which you project. Small changes to these inputs compound significantly.
Revenue assumptionsSales volume and price are the primary revenue drivers. Test conservative, expected, and optimistic scenarios to understand the range of possible outcomes.
Fixed vs variable costsYour cost structure determines how much of each additional dollar of revenue becomes profit. Higher fixed costs mean higher break-even but stronger leverage above it.
Cash flow timingProfit on paper and cash in the bank are different things. Receivables, payables, and inventory timing can create cash flow gaps even in a profitable business.
To improve your business metrics, focus on the highest-leverage changes — often pricing, cost reduction, or working capital management.
Review pricingA 5% price increase with no volume loss drops straight to the bottom line. Test the sensitivity of your result to small pricing changes.
Reduce cost of goodsNegotiating supplier terms, reducing waste, or increasing efficiency improves margins without needing more sales.
Speed up receivablesReducing average debtor days from 45 to 30 can free significant working capital and reduce the need for external finance.
Business finances connect to tax, loan, and cash flow decisions. Use these calculators to model the broader picture.
Check break-evenFind the sales volume needed to cover all costs before you start generating profit.
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This calculator provides an instant estimate based on your inputs. Calculate Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), accounts receivable turnover, and identify excess AR tying up working capital in your Australian business.
Inputs
Enter your details in the fields above. Results update automatically as you type. Switch between Simple, Standard, Detailed, and Advanced modes to control the level of detail shown.
Results
The primary result shows the main output. The breakdown below shows how it is calculated. Copy the result to your clipboard or print the page for your records.
ExamplesWorked examples — Accounts Receivable Calculator
Use the Quick Answer chips above to load pre-populated scenarios for common situations. Each scenario loads the relevant inputs automatically and shows a breakdown of the result.
For your own scenario, enter your specific figures in the input fields. The Standard and Detailed modes reveal additional inputs for more accurate results.
How to useGetting the most accurate result
For the most accurate estimate, use Detailed mode to enter all relevant figures. The Simple mode uses sensible defaults for inputs you leave blank.
Key tips
Check your inputs against the most recent official rates and thresholds for 2026-27. If your situation is complex (multiple income sources, business structures, or significant assets), the result here is a useful starting point — confirm with a qualified professional.
Your resultUnderstanding your result
The result shown is an estimate based on the inputs you've provided and standard 2026-27 rates. It is for planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.
Actual outcomes may differ due to individual circumstances, timing, lender or government policy changes, and factors not captured by this calculator. Always verify significant financial decisions with a qualified professional.
FAQWhere these figures come from
Business figures on this page are drawn from the Australian Taxation Office (business tax, GST, PAYG), Business.gov.au (the federal business registration hub), Fair Work (employer obligations), and ASIC (company and director rules).
- Company tax rate (25% / 30%) — ATO — Company tax rates.
- GST rules (10%) — ATO — GST.
- PAYG withholding & employer obligations — ATO — PAYG withholding.
- Business registration (ABN/ACN) — Business.gov.au.
- Employer pay & award obligations — Fair Work Ombudsman.
- Company & director rules — ASIC — Companies.
Last checked: July 2026. Rates and thresholds are reviewed against the source of record each November, when annual adjustments for the following tax year are published.
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| Inputs | Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000,000 revenue with 120,000 outstanding | 43.8 days | 43.8 debtor days against 30-day terms |
| A third of the book overdue | 43.8 days | 33.3% overdue, collection efficiency 66.7% |
| Collecting exactly on a one-month book | 30.4 days | no excess, so nothing is being funded |
FAQFrequently asked questions
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator uses standard 2026-27 rates and formulas. It provides a reasonable estimate for planning purposes. Individual results may vary based on specific circumstances not captured here.
Is my data saved anywhere?
No. Calculator arithmetic runs in your browser. GlobalCalc does not store your figures as calculator records, and the calculator code does not submit them to obtain a result.
Does this constitute financial advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning purposes only and do not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for significant financial decisions.
Are the rates up to date?
This calculator uses 2026-27 rates. Rates and thresholds are updated annually — always verify against the ATO or relevant authority for the most current figures.
Can I use this for my tax return?
Use the result as a planning estimate. For your actual tax return, use your real figures and consult myTax, a tax agent, or the ATO's official tools.
The sources behind this calculator
- Corporate Finance Institute — EBITDA — why EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure with no single definition
- US SEC — Non-GAAP Financial Measures, Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations — the disclosure rules that exist precisely because EBITDA is not standardised
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission — the Australian corporate regulator
Last checked: September 2026. These are standard management-accounting definitions; where a term has no single agreed definition, the page says so.