Navigating uncertainty in cash flow forecasting
CFO Dive
AUGUST 22, 2022
Learn how to navigate the current volatility in cash flow forecasting by thinking long-term and strategic.
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CFO Dive
AUGUST 22, 2022
Learn how to navigate the current volatility in cash flow forecasting by thinking long-term and strategic.
Centage
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
However, one of the most important planning tools for a business of any size is cash flow forecasting – and it’s especially important in times of uncertainty. Knowing the timing, amount and predictability of future cash flows with cash flow forecasting should be an essential component of the budgeting and planning process.
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Centage
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Having a solid grip on your cash flow forecast and reporting is one of the most important factors for any business to track. Given the current climate, paying attention to cash flow has become more vital to a business’ success than ever. Many companies struggle to produce accurate cash flow data.
Centage
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Cash flow forecasting provides much needed insight when preparing for known unknowns — it’s the most effective way to start future-proofing your business for the year ahead. What is a cash flow forecast? Ensure financial statement integration You can’t manage your cash flow in a vacuum.
Centage
JANUARY 31, 2022
Understanding the financial health of your organization as it stands today and measuring the strength of your cash position is critical. Cash flow forecasting provides that much needed insight and is the most effective way to start future-proofing your business for the year ahead. Learn More.
Centage
JULY 26, 2022
The goal is to gather the necessary information to forecast your cash flow quickly, correctly, and frequently. A crucial business document, the cash flow forecast estimates the amount of money that will move into and out of your business in a given period of time.
Beacon CFO Plus
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
If you are weighing the benefits of outsourcing CFO services, consider this: Accurate cash flow forecasting can make or break your business. Cash flow forecasting involves estimating cash flow in and out during a predetermined period of time. Staying ahead of cash flow.
Centage
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Dynamic market conditions may not be anything new but navigating the current business environment and its unprecedented unpredictability has shined a spotlight on just how critical cash flow forecasting is to an organization. Cash is often the difference between staying in business…or not.
CFO Share
JULY 8, 2021
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.
Onplan
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Accurate cash flow forecasting is essential. Cash is king, especially in a small, fast-growing business that may not yet be profitable. Staying on top of your cash flow helps you figure out how long your funds will last so you can make smart decisions about where to invest and where to pare back your spend.
Onplan
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Accurate cash flow forecasting is essential. Cash is king, especially in a small, fast-growing business that may not yet be profitable. Staying on top of your cash flow helps you figure out how long your funds will last so you can make smart decisions about where to invest and where to pare back your spend.
Lime Light
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Cashflow Forecasting as a Compass. One of the best ways non-profit organizations can become more downturn-proof is by adopting FP&A software that enables cash flow forecasting. Are you running a non-profit organization and feel like you’re sailing without a map?
PYMNTS
JULY 5, 2019
The same principal holds true when it comes to forecasting cash flow. In a new PYMNTS interview, Jessica Cheney, vice president, product management and strategic solutions at Bottomline Technologies , talked about the importance of improving that cash flow situation, and the role intelligent technologies can play.
CFO Selections
MAY 12, 2023
There is a misconception that business services companies do not need to prioritize cash flow management in the same way that retail businesses do because they do not have the same kind of inventory demands.
PYMNTS
MAY 22, 2019
Moody’s Corporation is partnering with the Foundation for Small Business Development (FFSBD) to connect small businesses with cash flow forecasting solutions and other financial resources. Small business clients of the SBDC can be connected to a six-month subscription of CashFlowTool to manage and forecast cash flows.
Centage
JUNE 28, 2023
When it comes to automation, what’s particularly beneficial is the way technology can automate how financial data flows through models and forecasts, freeing financial teams from the manual labor of attempting to create forecasts via spreadsheets. Fortunately, automation allows for increased agility.
Cube Software
APRIL 24, 2023
You need to know how much cash is coming into the business.
Driven Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
He went on to share just how much time and energy he wasted worrying because he didn’t know his firm’s cash runway. The CEO of a high-growth SaaS company has plenty of things to worry about on a daily basis. One of their biggest anxieties, however, can simply be the fear of running out of money.
CS Lucas
MARCH 23, 2023
In current uncertain economic times, cash flow forecasting is becoming an ever more important tool for companies. It’s important for treasurers to continually revisit and hone their cash forecasting strategies via automation and collaborative working in these everchanging times.
Spreadym
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Budgeting and forecasting in business are both financial planning tools used by businesses, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Here's an overview of the key differences between budgeting and forecasting. Forecast: Forecasts can vary in terms of their time horizon.
Spreadym
MAY 23, 2023
Cash forecasting refers to the methods and approaches used by businesses to predict and estimate their future cash flows. To forecast cash flows, companies can use a variety of tools that can include simple models in Excel spreadsheets and special business software that contain tools and features for cash forecasting.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
AI has emerged as a transformative force in cash flow forecasting and management, offering automation, precision, optimization, and skill enhancement.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
15) noted that 54 percent of small business owners don’t feel their efforts in financial planning and forecasting are effective and living up to their potential, with one-quarter noting they do not have the ability to see if their planning efforts were effective. Reports Monday (Sept.
Simply Treasury
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
“If you have to forecast, forecast often” (Edgar R. Need for reliable forecasts. Nobody could deny the importance of having accurate and reliable Cash-Flow Forecasts (CFF). Often, we heard “ cash is king”. However, knowing if you will get cash and how much is even more important.
Centage
DECEMBER 1, 2021
But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. More than half (57%) are producing P&L forecasts more often than monthly. What’s the Financial Forecast Look Like? Financial forecasting is especially important when it comes to cash flow. Watch Demo.
Centage
MARCH 30, 2022
By improving your cash flow now, you can help prepare your business for future success. Doing this will reduce late payments and keep cash flow on the positive side. Engage in Cash Flow Forecasting Cash flow forecasting is one of the best ways to assess your business’ financial future.
Strategic Treasurer
JANUARY 25, 2022
Developing World-Class Cash Forecasts in Global, Multi-Entity Companies Roundtable. For large companies with dozens or hundreds of operating entities, short-term funding and liquidity decisions are often slowed by a lack of entity-level and consolidated cash flow visibility. February 17 | 11:00 AM EST. Register Now.
Simply Treasury
JUNE 3, 2021
Major priorities over the next one to two years: We are not surprised that Cash-Flow Forecasting comes out on top when the COVID crisis has been hitting us for the past year. The uncertainties surrounding the economy explain the difficulty in producing reliable and accurate forecasts.
Future CFO
JANUARY 26, 2024
7) Cash flow forecasting: Informed financial decisions Accurate cash flow forecasting is essential for effective financial management. AI can provide precise cash flow forecasts by analysing historical payment data and supplier behaviour.
CFO Share
OCTOBER 13, 2023
These components aren’t just indicators of present stability—they forecast future success. Key takeaways for business leaders include: Maintaining an emergency fund for unforeseen expenses Timely collection of accounts receivable Monitoring inventory and purchasing vs. forecasts to avoid overstocking.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Ignoring the Importance of Cash Flow Forecasting Cash flow forecasting helps companies predict how much money will flow in and out of their business over a certain time. Companies can forecast cash flow for different periods.
CFO Simplified
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
So, let’s look to see how this Cinderella report can help you plan for and understand your use of cash. The Cash Flow Forecast is a predictive tool. But first, let’s be clear on the purpose of these two documents.
CFO Simplified
JANUARY 16, 2022
When your aging Accounts Receivable are squeezing your ability to conduct business, here are 5 action items to address the situation, ride out the temporary cash flow issues and come out the other side older, wiser and ready to address cash flow forecasting so this never happens again. . Ask for what you need.
PYMNTS
MAY 1, 2019
Corporate treasury technology company HighRadius is rolling out a new cash flow forecasting solution developed using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. HighRadius said that legacy strategy is “crippling corporate treasurers from making confident short-term and long-term debt and investment decisions.”
CS Lucas
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Cash forecasting has and always will be a practice that successful businesses utilise to stay ahead of unprecedented events. In times like these, keeping a close eye on your cash flow, monitoring your position and having a clear view of your finances will help future proof your organisation.
Centage
OCTOBER 17, 2022
If you want to forecast your financial future, start by looking back at past performance. Once you’ve accumulated your information, you can build a base statement forecast and start making choices. Assess your risk tolerance using cash flow forecasts for each scenario.
CFO Share
MARCH 23, 2021
A rolling 12-month forecast projects financial performance over a 12-month time horizon using the “add/drop” approach to forecasting. Unlike a budget or calendar year forecast, a rolling 12-month forecast adds one month to the forecast period each time a month is closed so that you are continuously forecasting for 12 months.
CFO Simplified
JUNE 23, 2022
Here’s a partial list of what a CFO does: Develops a cash flow forecast with suggestions for improving cash availability. He prepares information for the owner so that he can make decisions today that will affect their company’s profitability tomorrow. Reviews financial statements and evaluates changes.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Understanding your company's current financial health and assessing the strength of your cash position is crucial. Cash flow forecasting provides you that much-needed knowledge and is the most efficient approach to begin future-proofing your company for the coming year. Deep drill-down capabilities.
CFO Selections
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Nonprofits, on the other hand, are not typically as “cash flow savvy.” Some only do cash flow projections when required as a grant application stipulation, while others do not do them at all.
Spreadym
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Effective cash flow management is crucial for the financial health and sustainability of a business. It involves several key components and strategies, including: Cash Flow Forecasting : Businesses need to project their future cash flows based on historical data, sales forecasts, and other relevant factors.
CFO Network
MARCH 11, 2024
Implementing robust accounts payable systems, setting up payment schedules, and monitoring cash flow projections can help SMBs stay on top of their financial obligations and avoid liquidity problems. Forecasting for Financial Resilience Forecasting and planning are essential components of effective cash flow management for SMBs.
PYMNTS
MAY 15, 2017
Reports Friday (May 12) said YayPay is integrating cash flow forecasting capabilities for companies that are unsure about their future cash positions considering all of their outstanding invoices. That information can be presented visually, in a graph that can forecast into the next eight weeks, reports said.
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