Result
Benefit of acceleration
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This calculation is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Formulas and rates may not fit your exact situation — double-check the figures before making decisions.
How it is calculated
Benefit = amount × cost of capital ÷ 100 × days accelerated ÷ 365. The same simple-interest formula as other time-value-of-money calculations — here it shows what it's worth to your company to receive money ahead of schedule instead of waiting out the usual payment term.
This benefit is the flip side of factoring's cost: if a factoring company charges a fee for paying you before the buyer does, this formula shows what that same acceleration is worth to you, priced at your own cost of capital rather than the factoring price.
Comparing this benefit against the cost of factoring over the same period (see the separate factoring cost calculator) shows whether the factoring fee is worthwhile for your business — if your cost of capital is lower than the factoring fee, accelerating via factoring may not pay off.