Cash Flow

The Cash Flow Page provides insights into the movement of cash into and out of the business during a specific period. It categorizes cash flows into various activities for better financial analysis and decision-making.

Features

1. Cash Flow Summary

Displays the overall cash flow for the selected period:

• Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period: The balance at the start of the period.
• Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents: Shows the total inflows and outflows during the period.
• Cash and Equivalents, Closing Balance: The balance at the end of the period.

2. Categories of Cash Flow

Cash flows are divided into the following activities:

• Operating Activities:
  • Cash In: Cash received from operations (e.g., sales revenue).
  • Cash Out: Cash paid for operational expenses (e.g., salaries, utilities).
• Investing and Extraordinary Activities:
  • Cash In: Cash received from investments or extraordinary gains.
  • Cash Out: Cash spent on investments or extraordinary losses.
• Financing Activities:
  • Cash In: Cash received from financing sources (e.g., loans).
  • Cash Out: Cash repaid or spent on financing (e.g., loan repayments).
• Unclassified Activities:
  • Cash In: Cash received from unclassified transactions.
  • Cash Out: Cash spent on unclassified transactions.

3. Filter

The page includes filtering options to refine the displayed data based on the user's criteria.

1. Filter Results:
   • Apply filters to customize the displayed data according to specific date.
2. Understand Categories:
   • Review the categorized cash flows to identify areas of high inflows or outflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are operating activities in the Cash Flow Page?

A: These refer to cash flows from the core business operations, including revenue and operational expenses.

Q: How can I interpret unclassified activities?

A: These are transactions that don't fall into standard categories and need further review for classification.

Q: Can I export the cash flow data?

A: While not mentioned on this page, exporting may be available in other sections of the system.