A company reports revenues and expenses on its income statement. Since most companies use accrual accounting, the income statement reveals little about cash flowing into and out of the business. To ...

A cash flow statement consists of three sections: operating, investing and financing. Companies report investing and financing activities directly on a cash basis, but often use the indirect method to ...

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Just about everyone has heard the phrase "cash is king" in investing. That's true for business finances, too. Cash flow is how businesses pay their employees, buy materials and cover basic expenses.

While there are many financial metrics to track in business, operating cash flow is among the most crucial. Many entrepreneurs look at these numbers as an indication of how well (or poorly) their ...

Natalya Yashina is a CPA, DASM with over 12 years of experience in accounting including public accounting, financial reporting, and accounting policies. Jared Ecker is a researcher and fact-checker.