A cash flow forecast predicts the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period.
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A cash flow forecast is the same as a profit and loss statement.
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Cash inflows include cash received from sales, collections from accounts receivable, and other sources of income.
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A cash flow forecast is only useful for large businesses.
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Depreciation expense is a cash outflow.
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A cash flow forecast can help a business identify potential cash shortages.
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The most liquid asset of a business is cash.
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Net cash flow is calculated by subtracting cash outflows from cash inflows.
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The period of time between the point cash being spent on the production of a product and the collection of cash from a customer is called the cash conversion cycle.
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A shorter cash operating cycle is generally preferable, as it indicates more efficient use of working capital.
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The cash operating cycle is calculated by adding the inventory conversion period and the receivables collection period, and then subtracting the payables deferral period.
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A company's cash operating cycle is unaffected by its accounts receivable collection terms.
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A cash flow forecast helps in making decisions about investments.
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A cash flow forecast should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect actual results and any changes in the business environment.
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Cash outflows include payments for expenses, purchases of assets, and other cash disbursements.
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Insolvency occurs when a business has a negative cash flow but may actually be profitable.
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A cash flow forecast is a static document and does not need to be updated.
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A cash flow forecast is the same as a profit and loss statement.
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A company's cash operating cycle is unaffected by its accounts receivable collection terms.
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The cash conversion cycle is the same as the cash operating cycle.