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What is a 13 Week Cash Flow Forecast?

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A 13 week cash flow forecast is a short term forecast used during liquidity shortfalls to plan a company’s cash flows and avoid financial distress such as missing payroll, defaulting on debt, and ending up in bankruptcy or receivership. When to use a 13 week cash flow forecast.

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Finance vs. Accounting

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The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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What is a 12 Month Rolling Forecast?

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As a result, many businesses become frustrated with forecasting in general and feel it is a waste of time. Budgeting and forecasting are best practices in small business financial modeling. The rolling 12-month forecast enables continuous planning by extending the time horizon beyond a calendar year.