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title: "Introduction to Accounts Receivable"
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ProStix is designed to capture information as and when the transaction is taking place. This information is stored and is used by all of the modules within ProStix eliminating the duplication of effort in typing information into separate systems for Inventory, Debtors and Creditors Controls and the General Ledger. A typical business selling products has an established and variable customer base. It sells products to its customers and because delivery usually occurs before payment is received, the business has a short-term debt owing to it. This debt, which is usually an asset, is commonly called Accounts Receivable. The customer subsequently makes payments to the business to pay off this debt. The roles performed within an Accounts Receivable system are: This Training Manual provides the knowledge and skills to perform the Accounts Receivable role within an organisation. This area is vital to the functioning of an organisation as failure to manage debtors credit can cause substantial losses. The module is an integrated example of both General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger accounting. By the end of this Training Manual, you are able to define terms relating to the Accounts Receivable role in an organisation and perform the tasks associated with this role. Topics covered in the Accounts Receivable Training Manual and  Accounts Receivable User Guide  include: Related Video's Introduction to Accounts Receivable - Part 1 (GUI) Introduction to Accounts Receivable - Part 2 (GUI) Introduction to Accounts Receivable - Part 3 (GUI) Introduction to Accounts Receivable - Part 4 (GUI) Introduction to Accounts Receivable - Part 5 (GUI)