Case Study: MarVista Entertainment achieves a 20‑day DSO reduction and streamlined AR with Sage Network

Accounting Workflow and Staff Efficiency Improvements for MarVista Entertainment

MarVista Entertainment, a Los Angeles–based independent studio with a 2,500‑hour library and global distribution footprint, faced time‑intensive, manual AR processes managed via Outlook and Excel, limited visibility into days sales outstanding (DSO), and a single AR person spending roughly 35% of her week on collections. As a long‑time Sage Intacct customer, MarVista engaged Sage Network to streamline invoice deployment, activity management, and reporting without heavy customization.

Sage Network implemented an out‑of‑the‑box AR automation and activity‑management solution integrated with Sage Intacct, delivering CRM‑level account analytics and real‑time reporting. The change cut DSO by 20 days, reduced time spent on collections by 15%, enabled business scalability without adding headcount, returned an IT resource to their team, and improved cash‑flow visibility (including invoice bifurcation for pre‑production vs. post‑sale payments). These measurable gains let MarVista reallocate finance time to higher‑value tasks and accelerate collections.

MarVista Entertainment

Jordan Newell

Accounting Manager