Explore our Cash Flow Diagram Template to efficiently analyze, create, and present cash flow projections, helping identify trends, risks, and ensure financial viability.
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Define the project to be analyzed
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Establish the timeline for the cash flow diagram
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Identify the periods of income
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Identify the periods of expense
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Enter projected income for each period
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Enter projected expenses for each period
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Calculate net cash flow for each period
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Approval: Financial Advisor
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Plot the net cash flow against the timeline
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Identify any patterns or trends in the cash flow
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Identify any potential risks or challenges
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Approval: Project Manager
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Write a summary of the cash flow analysis
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Review the diagram and summary for correctness
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Approval: Director of Finance
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Prepare a presentation of the cash flow diagram and analysis
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Present the cash flow diagram and analysis to key stakeholders
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Record feedback and questions from the presentation
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Approval: Stakeholders
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Finalize and store the cash flow diagram and analysis
Define the project to be analyzed
What is the project that will be analyzed? Describe its purpose, scope, and any specific details that are relevant to the cash flow analysis.
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Product development
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Service delivery
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Construction
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Research and development
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Other
Establish the timeline for the cash flow diagram
How will the cash flow diagram be organized? Set the timeline and intervals for the periods of income and expense.
Identify the periods of income
When will income be received? Identify the periods during which income is expected to be received for the project.
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Monthly
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Quarterly
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Semi-annually
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Annually
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One-time
Identify the periods of expense
When will expenses be incurred? Identify the periods during which expenses are expected to be incurred for the project.
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
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Quarterly
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One-time
Enter projected income for each period
What is the projected income for each period? Enter the expected income amount for each designated period on the timeline.
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Period 1
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Period 2
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Period 3
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Period 4
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Period 5
Enter projected expenses for each period
What are the projected expenses for each period? Enter the expected expense amount for each designated period on the timeline.
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Period 1
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Period 2
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Period 3
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Period 4
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Period 5
Calculate net cash flow for each period
How will the net cash flow be calculated? Determine the formula or method for calculating the net cash flow for each designated period on the timeline.
Approval: Financial Advisor
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Calculate net cash flow for each period
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Plot the net cash flow against the timeline
How will the net cash flow be visually represented? Plot the calculated net cash flow amounts against the designated periods on the timeline.
Identify any patterns or trends in the cash flow
Are there any patterns or trends in the cash flow? Analyze the plotted net cash flow to identify any recurring patterns or trends.
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Steady increase
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Fluctuating
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Seasonal
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Irregular
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No apparent pattern
Identify any potential risks or challenges
What are the potential risks or challenges related to the cash flow? Identify any factors that may impact the projected income or expenses for the project.
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Diversify income sources
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Reduce expenses
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Maintain cash reserves
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Secure backup funding
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Other
Approval: Project Manager
Write a summary of the cash flow analysis
What is the summary of the cash flow analysis? Summarize the key findings and insights from the cash flow analysis.
Review the diagram and summary for correctness
Has the cash flow diagram and summary been reviewed for correctness? Double-check the accuracy and correctness of the cash flow diagram and summary.
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Check income amounts
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Check expense amounts
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Verify calculation formulas
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Ensure timeline accuracy
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Confirm plot alignment
Approval: Director of Finance
Will be submitted for approval:
Review the diagram and summary for correctness
Will be submitted
Prepare a presentation of the cash flow diagram and analysis
How will the cash flow diagram and analysis be presented? Prepare a presentation that effectively communicates the cash flow diagram and analysis to the intended audience.
Present the cash flow diagram and analysis to key stakeholders
Who are the key stakeholders to present the cash flow diagram and analysis to? Schedule and conduct a presentation to share the cash flow diagram and analysis with the relevant stakeholders.
Record feedback and questions from the presentation
What feedback and questions were received during the presentation? Document the feedback and any questions raised by the stakeholders during the cash flow diagram and analysis presentation.
Approval: Stakeholders
Will be submitted for approval:
Present the cash flow diagram and analysis to key stakeholders
Will be submitted
Finalize and store the cash flow diagram and analysis
Has the cash flow diagram and analysis been finalized and stored? Ensure that the completed cash flow diagram and analysis are securely stored for future reference and documentation.
