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THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Byte size learning skills course of 1 comprehensive session

In this course we explore the nature and purpose of the cash flow statement. We shall see that this financial statement provides important insights to the financial health of a business. It is regarded, along with the profit and loss account and balance sheet, as a primary financial statement.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • discuss the purpose of the cash flow statement
  • identify the main sources and uses of liquid funds
  • prepare a cash flow statement
  • interpret the significance of the information revealed in this statement.

Course Content

Introduction

Objectives

 

Section 1: Nature and Purpose of the Cash Flow Statement

1.1 The Importance of Liquidity


1.2 Relationship with Other Financial Statements

1.3 What Do We Mean By 'Cash'?

 

1.4 The Main Elements of the Cash Flow Statement

 

1.5 The Cash Flow Statement Format

 

Section 2: Preparing The Cash Flow Statement

 

2.1 Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities

2.2 Returns on Investments and Servicing of Finance

 

2.3 Taxation

 

2.4 Capital Expenditure

 

2.5 Acquisitions and Disposals

 

2.6 Dividends

 

2.7 Management of Liquid Resources

 

2.8 Financing

 

2.9 Analysis of Changes in Cash During The Year

 

Section 3: Further Issues Concerning The Cash Flow Statement

 

3.1 Some Additional Preparation Issues

 

3.2 Interpreting the Cash Flow Statement

 

SUMMARY

Review Activity

Recommended Reading

 

Tutor-marked Question Paper

Qualification: Certificate of Completion in The Cash Flow Statement

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