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Understanding Your Cash Flow Statement

Learn how to see the cash coming in and going out of your business using the Cash Flow Statement

Ibrahim A. avatar
Written by Ibrahim A.
Updated over a month ago

Profit doesn’t always mean cash in the bank. The Cash Flow Statement answers the critical question: “Do I have enough cash to keep my business running?”

It shows exactly where your money is coming from and where it’s going, whether that’s daily operations, investments, or loans.

Adam organizes your cash flow into three key sections:

  • Operating Activities: Cash from core business functions like sales and expenses.

  • Investing Activities: Cash used for or generated from things like equipment, property, or investments.

  • Financing Activities: Cash from funding sources like loans, capital injections, or repayments.

This breakdown helps you understand not just your cash balance, but how it moves and why.

You can interact with the report using built-in tools designed to help you stay cash-aware and financially prepared:

  • Date Filter: Choose any period to see how cash has moved over time (e.g., This Month, Last Year, Custom Range).

  • View Switcher: Toggle between monthly, quarterly, or yearly breakdowns to catch trends and identify high or low cash seasons.

  • Export Options: Download your Cash Flow Statement as a CSV or PDF, perfect for cash planning, financial meetings, or sharing with advisors.

As soon as the report is created, Adam analyzes your cash flow and surfaces actionable insights at the top of the page:

  • A smart summary showing whether your overall cash flow is positive or negative.

  • A breakdown of which activity (operating, investing, or financing) is consuming or generating the most cash.

  • Recommendations, such as improving cash from operations or holding off on certain investments.

A profitable business can still run out of cash. Adam helps you spot that risk early, giving insights to keep your cash healthy.

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