Also known as Cash Flow Forecasting or Cash Flow Projection. This analyses the cash inflows and outflows of the business to ensure that cash flow is managed effectively over a set period of time, typically a month. Elements which should by analysed as part of this process include accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and credit terms. Without proper cash flow analysis, a company may experience liquidity problems and could ultimately go out of business.

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