===== Can my average days outstanding for payments you receive from customers ever be negative? =====

Yes, absolutely! Dell Computers became famous for becoming the first major computer vendor to receive payments online from customers 3-4 days before they shipped the product to customers. They have a negative ADO A/R. An enviable position!

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