{"id":4356,"date":"2024-11-07T01:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T07:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/?p=4356"},"modified":"2026-01-07T22:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:49:49","slug":"accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/","title":{"rendered":"Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Definition, Analysis &#038; Best Practices","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\"><\/span>Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is a crucial metric for businesses to understand their cash flow and operational efficiency. This metric indicates the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payment after a sale has been made.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#importance-of-dso\" >Importance of DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#factors-influencing-dso\" >Factors Influencing DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#credit-policies-and-terms\" >Credit Policies and Terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#billing-accuracy-and-frequency\" >Billing Accuracy and Frequency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#customer-payment-behavior\" >Customer Payment Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#calculating-dso\" >Calculating DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#dso-formula\" >DSO Formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#analyzing-dso-trends\" >Analyzing DSO Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#trend-analysis-techniques\" >Trend Analysis Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#improving-dso\" >Improving DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#optimizing-invoice-processes\" >Optimizing Invoice Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#incentivizing-early-payments\" >Incentivizing Early Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#regular-credit-assessment\" >Regular Credit Assessment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#dso-benchmarks\" >DSO Benchmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#industry-variation\" >Industry Variation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#internal-vs-external-benchmarking\" >Internal vs. External Benchmarking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#common-challenges-in-managing-dso\" >Common Challenges in Managing DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#technologies-to-optimize-dso\" >Technologies to Optimize DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#ar-automation-platforms\" >AR Automation Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#ai-and-predictive-analytics\" >AI and Predictive Analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#electronic-invoicing\" >Electronic Invoicing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#kpis-related-to-dso\" >KPIs Related to DSO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#dso-and-cash-flow-management\" >DSO and Cash Flow Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#dso-in-financial-planning\" >DSO in Financial Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#future-trends-in-dso-management\" >Future Trends in DSO Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#how-emagia-helps-with-dso-management\" >How Emagia Helps with DSO Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#automated-cash-application\" >Automated Cash Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#ai-powered-collections\" >AI-Powered Collections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#real-time-analytics-dashboards\" >Real-Time Analytics &#038; Dashboards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#enterprise-use-cases\" >Enterprise Use Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"importance-of-dso\"><\/span>Importance of DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DSO figure is important as it directly impacts <a href=\"\/blog\/cash-flow-rate\/\">cash flow<\/a> and working capital. A lower DSO indicates that a company is <a href=\"\/blog\/automated-payment-collection-software\/\">efficient in collecting receivables<\/a>, thus improving liquidity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"factors-influencing-dso\"><\/span>Factors Influencing DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Various factors can influence DSO, including credit policies, billing practices, and the overall economic environment. Understanding these factors can help businesses tailor their strategies to improve collections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"credit-policies-and-terms\"><\/span>Credit Policies and Terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lenient credit terms may increase sales but can extend DSO. Tightening terms or implementing risk-based credit limits helps maintain faster collections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"billing-accuracy-and-frequency\"><\/span>Billing Accuracy and Frequency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Errors in invoices or infrequent billing cycles can delay payments, increasing DSO. Prompt, accurate invoicing improves cash flow and reduces collection effort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"customer-payment-behavior\"><\/span>Customer Payment Behavior<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some industries or customers consistently pay slower than others. Monitoring historical payment trends helps anticipate delays and manage expectations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"calculating-dso\"><\/span>Calculating DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To calculate DSO, divide the total <a href=\"\/blog\/average-accounts-receivable\/\">accounts receivable by the average<\/a> daily sales. This calculation gives insight into how quickly a company converts credit sales into cash.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dso-formula\"><\/span>DSO Formula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DSO = (Accounts Receivable \u00f7 Total Credit Sales) \u00d7 Number of Days in Period<\/p>\n<p>This formula can be applied monthly, quarterly, or annually to track payment trends and identify potential cash flow issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"analyzing-dso-trends\"><\/span>Analyzing DSO Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By analyzing DSO trends over time, businesses can identify patterns that may indicate changing customer behavior or operational inefficiencies. Monitoring DSO regularly is vital for maintaining healthy <a href=\"\/blog\/finding-free-cash-flow\/\">cash flow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trend-analysis-techniques\"><\/span>Trend Analysis Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare DSO against prior periods to identify improvements or declines.<\/li>\n<li>Segment DSO by customer, region, or product line to detect underlying issues.<\/li>\n<li>Benchmark against industry standards to evaluate competitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"improving-dso\"><\/span>Improving DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Companies looking to improve their DSO can implement several strategies, such as optimizing <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-invoice-processing\/\">invoicing processes<\/a>, offering discounts for early payments, and conducting regular credit reviews of customers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"optimizing-invoice-processes\"><\/span>Optimizing Invoice Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Automating invoice generation and delivery reduces errors and accelerates payment cycles. Digital invoicing ensures timely communication with customers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"incentivizing-early-payments\"><\/span>Incentivizing Early Payments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offering early payment discounts encourages prompt settlements, helping reduce DSO and improving liquidity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"regular-credit-assessment\"><\/span>Regular Credit Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frequent evaluation of customer creditworthiness helps identify risks and prevent overdue payments, maintaining efficient receivables management.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dso-benchmarks\"><\/span>DSO Benchmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Benchmarking DSO against industry standards can provide valuable insights into a company&#8217;s performance. Companies should strive to meet or exceed the average DSO for their industry to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"industry-variation\"><\/span>Industry Variation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DSO norms differ by sector; for example, B2B industrial sales often have longer payment cycles than SaaS or retail subscriptions. Understanding sector-specific norms helps set realistic targets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"internal-vs-external-benchmarking\"><\/span>Internal vs. External Benchmarking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Internal benchmarking tracks changes within your business, while external benchmarking compares performance with peers. Both approaches provide actionable insights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common-challenges-in-managing-dso\"><\/span>Common Challenges in Managing DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Inconsistent billing and delayed invoicing.<\/li>\n<li>High-volume or multi-invoice payments creating reconciliation complexity.<\/li>\n<li>Slow-paying customers or disputes causing cash flow delays.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of automated systems leading to manual reconciliation and errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"technologies-to-optimize-dso\"><\/span>Technologies to Optimize DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern finance and AR automation tools can reduce DSO, improve efficiency, and enhance visibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ar-automation-platforms\"><\/span>AR Automation Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Integrating automated payment collection software allows real-time tracking of invoices and payments, accelerating cash application and improving DSO.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ai-and-predictive-analytics\"><\/span>AI and Predictive Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Artificial intelligence can forecast late payments, suggest collection priorities, and recommend tailored strategies to minimize DSO across customer segments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electronic-invoicing\"><\/span>Electronic Invoicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Electronic invoicing ensures faster delivery and easier integration with customer payment systems, reducing delays and manual intervention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kpis-related-to-dso\"><\/span>KPIs Related to DSO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Days Delinquent Sales Outstanding (DDSO) \u2013 measures overdue invoices.<\/li>\n<li>Collection Effectiveness Index (CEI) \u2013 evaluates efficiency of receivables collection.<\/li>\n<li>Invoice Aging \u2013 tracks unpaid invoices by age brackets to manage risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dso-and-cash-flow-management\"><\/span>DSO and Cash Flow Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DSO directly impacts cash flow. Lowering DSO improves liquidity, enables timely operational expenditures, and provides flexibility for investment opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dso-in-financial-planning\"><\/span>DSO in Financial Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Incorporating DSO trends into financial forecasting allows companies to anticipate cash availability, plan budgets accurately, and reduce dependence on external financing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"future-trends-in-dso-management\"><\/span>Future Trends in DSO Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Greater adoption of AI for predictive collection strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Integration of real-time payments to shorten DSO cycles.<\/li>\n<li>Use of blockchain for secure, immutable invoice and payment tracking.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced analytics dashboards for actionable insights across customer segments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-emagia-helps-with-dso-management\"><\/span>How Emagia Helps with DSO Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Emagia offers a comprehensive accounts receivable and cash application platform designed to reduce DSO and improve overall collections efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"automated-cash-application\"><\/span>Automated Cash Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Emagia automatically matches incoming payments to invoices, even in high-volume environments, reducing manual work and minimizing errors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ai-powered-collections\"><\/span>AI-Powered Collections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AI-driven prioritization identifies the most critical accounts to follow up on, optimizing collector efforts and accelerating cash collection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"real-time-analytics-dashboards\"><\/span>Real-Time Analytics &#038; Dashboards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finance teams gain visibility into outstanding invoices, DSO trends, and payment behavior, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic cash flow management.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enterprise-use-cases\"><\/span>Enterprise Use Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Global companies managing high-volume AR with complex multi-currency transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Organizations seeking to reduce days sales outstanding and improve liquidity.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses implementing predictive analytics to optimize collection strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>What is Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)?<\/h5>\n<p>DSO is the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payment after a sale. It reflects the efficiency of a company&#8217;s credit and collections process.<\/p>\n<h5>Why is DSO important for cash flow?<\/h5>\n<p>DSO affects liquidity. Lower DSO indicates faster cash conversion, reducing the need for external financing and enabling timely operational expenditures.<\/p>\n<h5>How do I calculate DSO?<\/h5>\n<p>DSO is calculated using: (Accounts Receivable \u00f7 Total Credit Sales) \u00d7 Number of Days in the Period. This formula shows the average collection period for receivables.<\/p>\n<h5>What factors can influence DSO?<\/h5>\n<p>DSO is affected by credit terms, billing accuracy, customer payment behavior, industry standards, and the efficiency of collections processes.<\/p>\n<h5>How can businesses improve DSO?<\/h5>\n<p>Strategies include optimizing invoicing processes, offering early payment incentives, automating cash application, and performing regular credit risk assessments.<\/p>\n<h5>What are typical DSO benchmarks?<\/h5>\n<p>Benchmarks vary by industry. Companies should compare their DSO with sector averages and internal historical performance to assess collection efficiency.<\/p>\n<h5>How does Emagia reduce DSO?<\/h5>\n<p>Emagia automates invoice matching, leverages AI for prioritizing collections, provides real-time dashboards, and improves cash application speed, helping organizations lower DSO and enhance cash flow.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is a crucial metric for businesses to understand their cash flow and operational efficiency. This metric indicates the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payment after a sale has been made. Importance of DSO The DSO figure is important &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/accounts-receivable-days-sales-outstanding\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Definition, Analysis &#038; Best Practices<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-glossary"],"acf":[],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4356"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7401,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4356\/revisions\/7401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emagia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}