Use our free Cash Flow Statement Template to effectively track, calculate, and visualize your company's financial activities, ensuring data validity and secure storage.
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Identify and record operating activities revenues and payments
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Calculate and input net income from operating activities
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Identify and record investing activities revenues and payments
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Calculate and input net income from investing activities
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Identify and record financing activities revenues and payments
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Calculate and input net income from financing activities
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Calculate net increase or decrease in cash
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Record beginning cash balance of the period
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Calculate and record the ending cash balance of the period
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Verify the correctness of all entries and calculations
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Approval: Financial Analyst for the final data validation
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Create a visual representation (graph) of cash flow
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Print or save the cash flow statement in the desired format
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Distribute the cash flow statement to relevant stakeholders
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File the final version of the cash flow statement in the organization's records
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Ensure the cash flow statement is safely and securely stored
Identify and record operating activities revenues and payments
For this task, you will need to identify and record all the revenues and payments related to the operating activities of the business. This includes sales revenue, expenses, and any other cash flows directly related to the day-to-day operations of the business. Make sure to accurately record the amounts and categorize them correctly in the cash flow statement.
Calculate and input net income from operating activities
In this task, you will calculate and input the net income from operating activities. Net income from operating activities is calculated by subtracting the total payments from the total revenues generated from operating activities. This is an important figure as it reflects the profitability of the core operations of the business. Make sure to accurately calculate the net income and input it in the cash flow statement.
Identify and record investing activities revenues and payments
For this task, you will need to identify and record all the revenues and payments related to investing activities. Investing activities include the purchase or sale of long-term assets, such as property, plant, and equipment. Additionally, any cash flows related to investments in other companies or financial instruments should be recorded. Make sure to accurately record the amounts and categorize them correctly in the cash flow statement.
Calculate and input net income from investing activities
In this task, you will calculate and input the net income from investing activities. Net income from investing activities is calculated by subtracting the total payments from the total revenues generated from investing activities. This figure reflects the profitability or cash flow generated by investment activities. Make sure to accurately calculate the net income and input it in the cash flow statement.
Identify and record financing activities revenues and payments
For this task, you will need to identify and record all the revenues and payments related to financing activities. Financing activities include obtaining funds from investors or creditors, as well as paying dividends or repurchasing stock. Make sure to accurately record the amounts and categorize them correctly in the cash flow statement.
Calculate and input net income from financing activities
In this task, you will calculate and input the net income from financing activities. Net income from financing activities is calculated by subtracting the total payments from the total revenues generated from financing activities. This figure reflects the profitability or cash flow generated by financing activities. Make sure to accurately calculate the net income and input it in the cash flow statement.
Calculate net increase or decrease in cash
In this task, you will calculate the net increase or decrease in cash. This is calculated by summing up the net incomes from operating, investing, and financing activities and adding it to the beginning cash balance of the period. The result will be the ending cash balance of the period. Make sure to accurately calculate the net increase or decrease in cash and input it in the cash flow statement.
Record beginning cash balance of the period
In this task, you will record the beginning cash balance of the period. The beginning cash balance represents the amount of cash the business had at the start of the period. Make sure to accurately record the beginning cash balance in the cash flow statement.
Calculate and record the ending cash balance of the period
For this task, you will calculate the ending cash balance of the period. This is calculated by adding the net increase or decrease in cash to the beginning cash balance. The result will be the ending cash balance. Make sure to accurately calculate and record the ending cash balance in the cash flow statement.
Verify the correctness of all entries and calculations
In this task, you will verify the correctness of all the entries and calculations made in the cash flow statement. Double-check all the recorded values, calculations, and formulas to ensure their accuracy. Make sure there are no errors or inconsistencies. If any mistakes are found, correct them before proceeding to the next task.
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Yes
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Approval: Financial Analyst for the final data validation
Will be submitted for approval:
Verify the correctness of all entries and calculations
Will be submitted
Create a visual representation (graph) of cash flow
For this task, you will create a visual representation or graph of the cash flow statement. This graph will help stakeholders visualize the cash inflows and outflows of the business over a specific period. Use a suitable graph type, such as a line graph or a bar graph, and make sure to clearly label the different cash flow categories.
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Line Graph
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Bar Graph
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Pie Chart
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Area Chart
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Scatter Plot
Print or save the cash flow statement in the desired format
Distribute the cash flow statement to relevant stakeholders
File the final version of the cash flow statement in the organization's records
Ensure the cash flow statement is safely and securely stored