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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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Strategies to consider include: Run a profitable business or raise sufficient equity capital to support losses while growing Avoid excessive debt Optimize revenue (i.e. Operational Efficiency This factor measures the efficacy of a business in converting its investments into profits.

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 The Statement of Cash Flows is a historical document that tells you how much you spent in a past period and where that money came from.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

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But understanding your company’s profitability is critical to making the right decisions. Confusion over cash-versus-accrual reporting creates continuing questions for business owners. Significant Findings and Recommendations: Cash Flow Shortage. The company was currently using cash basis as an accounting method.

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Capital Structure – Beyond the Income Statement

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This owner focuses on maximizing profit and minimizing tax liability with reporting and operations directed at those aims. Information and Insight that Supports Your Objectives The Income Statement paints an important picture of your company’s expenses, revenue, gains, and/or losses over a given period.