Accounting KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are a set of specific, quantifiable measures used to track and assess the performance of your accounting department. By tracking these KPIs, you can identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to improve your accounting department’s performance.

There is a variety of accounting KPIs that can be tracked, and the specific KPIs that you track will depend on your organization’s specific goals and objectives.

  • Accounts receivable turnover ratio
  • Accounts payable turnover ratio
  • Days sales outstanding (DSO)
  • Average collection period
  • Gross margin
  • Operating margin
  • Net profit margin
  • Return on assets (ROA)
  • Return on equity (ROE)
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)

To learn more about accounting KPIs and how to track them, please contact our accounting KPI services team.

Need of KPI Reports

KPI reports are beneficial because they provide key insights into the performance of a company. By tracking KPIs, businesses can identify areas that need improvement and make necessary changes to improve their overall performance. KPI reports can also help businesses track their progress over time and see how they are performing relative to their competitors.

Factors Considering while working on KPI

There are many factors that can affect the performance of a company, and therefore the key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to measure that performance.

Some of the most important factors to consider when selecting KPIs include:

What is the company's overall strategy? What are its goals and objectives? What are the key areas that the company needs to improve in order to achieve its goals?

What is the company's business model? What are the key processes that the company uses to generate revenue? What are the key metrics that the company uses to measure its performance?

What is the competitive environment in which the company operates? What are the key competitors? What are the key factors that differentiate the company from its competitors?

Who are the company's customers? What are their needs and wants? What are the key factors that influence their buying decisions?

What is the company's financial position? What are the key financial indicators that the company uses to measure its performance?