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Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI): How to Calculate + Improve

The Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI) is a measure of how much of the total receivables available during a period (both past-due balances and new billings) you actually collect. It tracks real collection success, not just speed. In this guide, I'll walk you through what CEI really measures, how to calculate it, and seven practical strategies to improve it.

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Average Days Delinquent (ADD): How To Calculate + Improve

Average Days Delinquent (ADD) focuses solely on late payments, showing the average number of days past due for unpaid invoices. That clarity helps teams pinpoint real problems and take action. In this guide, we’ll explain what average days delinquent is and how to calculate it. We’ll also share 7 practical ways to reduce it, including using an AI assistant to handle collections conversations and ease the workload on finance teams.

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Billtrust vs. YayPay: Which AR Platform Is Right for You? [2026]

Billtrust and YayPay are both established accounts receivable platforms, each with dedicated user bases in the B2B space. However, if you're evaluating AR automation tools, you may be wondering: "Billtrust vs. YayPay: which is better?"Each platform takes a different approach to solving receivables challenges and targets different market segments. 

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HighRadius vs. Billtrust: Features & Pricing Compared [2026]

HighRadius and Billtrust are both established accounts receivable (AR) platforms, each with its own loyal customer base. However, if you're evaluating AR automation, you're wondering, "HighRadius vs. Billtrust: which is better?"Each platform approaches receivables differently and serves distinct market segments. While both serve their purpose well, there’s a better alternative in Lunos.

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11 Best AI Agents for Finance Teams in 2026

Finance operations have a reputation for being tedious and, oftentimes, complex. The best AI agents for finance make it easier. Instead of hiring more analysts or AR specialists, teams are using AI to handle repetitive tasks, including invoice follow-ups, anomaly detection, forecasting, and expense reviews.

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The Best AR Automation Software in 2025: Benefits, 15 Top Options & How to Choose the Right One

This article will explain what accounts receivable (AR) automation is, why it’s important, and rank the 15 best AR automation software in 2025, including Lunos, Growfin, and HighRadius, so you can choose the right platform to reduce manual AR tasks, gain insight into your cash flow, and ensure all payments are properly recorded. To learn more about AR automation software and how to streamline your financial workflow, visit the Lunos blog.

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The 10 Best Invoice-to-Cash Software: Features, Benefits & How to Choose One

Chasing late payments is exhausting, and spreadsheets don’t make it easier. This guide breaks down 10 invoice-to-cash tools, including Lunos, your AI coworker that reads emails, plans follow-ups, and helps finance teams collect cash faster and with less stress than ever.

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Here Are Our Top 5 Tabs Alternatives for Smarter Collections Workflows

This guide breaks down the top 5 Tabs alternatives: Lunos, Maxio, Chargebee, Sage Intacct, and Invoiced. Each platform varies in automation, collections workflow, and customer communication, helping finance teams streamline AR, speed up payments, and improve cash flow. 

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We Reviewed the Top 7 Invoiced Alternatives for Modern AR Teams

This guide breaks down the top 7 Invoiced alternatives: Lunos, Upflow, Chaser, Ordway, Maxio, VersaPay, and Gaviti. Each offers deeper automation, smarter collections, and better customer communication for teams that have outgrown Invoiced. 

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Here Are Our Top 7 Tesorio Alternatives for Smarter AR Workflows

Looking for Tesorio alternatives? Lunos, HighRadius, Billtrust, YayPay, Growfin, Versapay, and Invoiced offer smarter AR workflows, faster collections, and clearer customer insights. They help AR teams spend less time chasing invoices, scale with growing volumes, and see cash flow clearly.

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