Statement of Cash Flows provides detailed information on the amount of cash received by a company and what it pays back during that time. This is usually one quarter to one year. The statement of Cash Flows is broken down into three sections. These are cash flow, cash flow, and financing.
To evaluate financial stability, liquidity and solvency, the net cash effect in each activity is shown in the cash flow statements. Liquidity refers to a company’s ability to meet its short-term financial obligations, such as paying off its bills or loans. This section displays how much cash the company is able to generate from day-today operations like selling goods or services. Positive cash flow indicates that the company generates enough cash to cover its expenses and keep its liquidity.
Solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its long-term financial obligations, such as paying off loans or financing growth. Cash flow from investment shows how much money a company uses to buy long-term assets such as property or equipment. Positive cash flow is an indication that the company generates enough money to invest in future growth.
Financial flexibility refers to a company’s ability to raise cash to meet its financial obligations if needed. This section displays how much money a company has borrowed or used to repay loans. If a company is able to access funding, a positive cash flow indicates it has the ability to finance.
In order to get a full understanding of a company’s financial health, it is important to look at the cash flow statement as a whole, in order to identify the net effect of cash in each activity, combined with net cash. It helps to gain a comprehensive insight on the company’s financial stability, including how much cash is available to pay bills, invest in growth, and access to funding.