The statement of cash flows, also known as the cash flow statement, summarizes a company's sources and uses of cash. The net cash flow is the difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows.

Small businesses may have losses in the first year or two of operations because it takes time to establish a market presence and generate enough revenues to cover costs. A loss does not necessarily ...

Cash flow is essential to running a successful business. Understanding your company’s liquidity is nonnegotiable, and a cash flow statement gives you clear visibility into how money moves through your ...

Savvy investors look at a company's financial health before buying its stock. Some investors monitor a company's free cash flow and review its cash flow statements to gauge how well it manages its ...

Net income and free cash flow are related but are not the same measure. Net income represents a company's accounting profit, whereas cash flow presents whether a company's cash balance increased or ...

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