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Cash Flow Report

Guide 28: Cash Flow Report

Track money movement in and out


Overview

The Cash Flow report shows how money moves through your accounts over time. Unlike P&L (which shows profit), cash flow shows actual money movement. The report uses a QuickBooks-style tabular layout with each period in its own column for easy comparison.


Running the Report

  1. Go to ReportsCash Flow
  2. Select date range
  3. Choose accounts to include
  4. Click Run

Report Sections

Operating Cash Flow

  • Income received
  • Expenses paid
  • Net from operations

Investing Activities

  • Investment purchases/sales
  • Asset purchases

Financing Activities

  • Loan payments
  • Transfers between accounts

Summary

  • Beginning cash balance
  • Net change
  • Ending cash balance

Exporting & Printing

Use the Export button to save the report as PDF or CSV. Select Print Preview to review the layout before sending to a printer.


Use Cases

  • Track liquidity - Ensure enough cash on hand
  • Plan timing - Match income to expenses
  • Spot patterns - Identify seasonal trends
  • Business planning - Project future needs

See also: Guide 27: Profit & Loss