Billing and collections guides for
accounting and professional service firms

The Anchor blog explains how firms price work, write engagement letters, send invoices and collect payments. Each guide is written for accounting, bookkeeping, tax and professional services teams that want predictable cash flow without chasing clients.

5 collections letter templates to get paid faster

Get paid faster with these collections letter templates. Learn how to write a collections letter that’s clear, professional, and effective for your business.

Anchor Team
February 24, 2026
29
min

Stop managing cash with vibes: Build a leader-grade AR dashboard

If your AR dashboard stirs debate rather than driving decisions, it’s missing the signals leaders need. This guide lays out seven KPIs that turn AR into predictable action.

Anchor Team
February 24, 2026
10
min

Break the empathy trap: How to stop your calendar from leaking profit

Last-minute cancellations waste prep time, destabilize delivery, and quietly turn cash flow into a guessing game. This guide shows you how to guard your calendar and stop leaking profit.

Anchor Team
February 24, 2026
12
min

Leading without letters after your name

Emily Woods joined her husband’s firm by accident and spent years building confidence without traditional credentials. From navigating subtle client skepticism to discovering the power of community, her story reflects the quiet realities many firm owners experience but rarely discuss. Through clear role division, intentional team empowerment, and sustained self-reflection, she moved from borrowed confidence to earned authority. This episode speaks to firm owners who have ever questioned whether they truly belong in the room.

Haley Kershner
February 24, 2026
8
min

How to calculate Days Sales Outstanding (and lower it)

Learn how to calculate days sales outstanding and get practical tips to lower it, improve cash flow, and keep your business running smoothly.

Anchor Team
February 23, 2026
12
min

Days sales outstanding formula: A simple guide

Get a clear explanation of the days sales outstanding formula, why it matters, and how to use it to improve your business’s cash flow and payment process.

Anchor Team
February 20, 2026
22
min