Track the movement of cash in and out of your business.
Cash Flow Categories
Operating Activities
Cash from day-to-day business operations
- Cash received from customers
- Cash paid to suppliers and employees
- Interest and taxes paid
Investing Activities
Cash from buying/selling long-term assets
- Purchase of equipment or property
- Sale of assets
- Investments in securities
Financing Activities
Cash from investors and creditors
- Loans received or repaid
- Owner investments or withdrawals
- Dividend payments
Generating Cash Flow Reports
- Go to Reports → Cash Flow
- Select date range
- Choose direct or indirect method
- Generate report
Cash Flow Forecasting
Project future cash position:
- Based on historical patterns
- Include scheduled payments
- Factor in seasonal variations
- Plan for upcoming expenses
Warning: Negative cash flow from operations for multiple periods may indicate business problems.