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Using Cash Flow Forecasting to Withstand the Downturn

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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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What Are The 4 Components of Financial Health?

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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.

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Cash Cash Cash Cash

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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. The Statement of Cash Flows is a historical document that tells you how much you spent in a past period and where that money came from.

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Financial Reporting Drives Good Decisions

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The company used Cash Basis accounting for their operating statements because taxes were calculated on a Cash Basis. When sales grew, profitability looked strong because cash came in within 48 hours, but the company’s bills weren’t due for 60 days. A cash flow forecast was developed to manage the company’s cash shortfall.

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How Serious Are You About Your Company’s Financial Success?

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Most business owners get financial reports monthly: Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows. How you use the information you get to go forward and drive profitability. How you use the information you get to go forward and drive profitability. For example, do you have a cash flow forecast?

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Capital Structure – Beyond the Income Statement

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The owner of this seasonally oriented service company builds up cash in peak periods to get through slower months and has ~$1M sitting stagnantly in a bank account as a result. Key Questions: How do we establish a cash forecast for managing the company’s cash wisely?

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The business value of fractional CFOs

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A CFO in Hong Kong can gross as much as HK$2 million when you include bonuses and profit sharing. Maybe your company is not growing as rapidly as it has in the past, possibly the profitability is different from what it was, or the business growth is not translating into money in the bank. Your team is also at a loss to offer ideas.

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