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Forecasting Cash Flow

One of the most important steps while operating a business is forecasting the cash flow. An organization should have a clear understanding of its budget against its income generation and mandatory company expenses. An accurate cash flow forecast will notify you in case you are going to run short of money for a particular project or you are going to be left with surplus cash, which then you can further use to make investments.

How to prepare a Cash Flow Forecast

CASH FLOW CHART

CASH FROM OPERATIONS CASH FROM INVESTMENTS CASH FROM FINANCES
INFLOW INFLOW INFLOW
Any income generated due to basic business operations of buying and selling comes under this category. Cash earned on sale of large investments like fixed assets, properties, etc. Cash raised from shares or loans.
OUTFLOW OUTFLOW OUTFLOW
Expenses incurred to purchase inventory, taxes, and other miscellaneous expenses. Cash spent to buy new investments, replacement of old assets, Cash spent for the payment of loans.