Use case · Collection & Dunning
Bad Debt Write-off
Account permanently written off after all collection stages are exhausted.
BillingCollectionReporting
FinancePrimary actor
Collection & DunningCategory
3Modules involved
At a glance
TriggerAll collection steps exhausted
OutcomeDebt written off with full audit trail
Main flow
The usual path from start to finish.
- 1
Review account and history - 2
- 3
- 4
Close account or pass to agency - 5
Exceptions & alternate flows
Later paymentReverse write-off
Systems & modules involved
BillingCollectionReporting
Business rules
- Scenario by customer risk and value
- Pause for disputes and promises to pay
- Protect vulnerable customers
KPIs to watch
- Days sales outstanding
- Recovery rate per stage
- Bad-debt ratio
Standards & references
TMF678Customer Bill Management
This page describes generic industry practice and public standards. It is not based on, and does not describe, any particular vendor's product or operator's systems.