The statement of cash flows, also known as the cash flow statement, summarizes a company's sources and uses of cash. The net cash flow is the difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows.

Small businesses may have losses in the first year or two of operations because it takes time to establish a market presence and generate enough revenues to cover costs. A loss does not necessarily ...

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Savvy investors look at a company's financial health before buying its stock. Some investors monitor a company's free cash flow and review its cash flow statements to gauge how well it manages its ...