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Cash Flow
The Cash Flow statement tracks how cash moves in and out of your business over a period. It helps you understand your liquidity and ability to meet financial obligations.
Navigate to Accounting → Reports and click the Cash Flow card.
Page Controls
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| From | Start date for the reporting period (DD-MM-YYYY) |
| To | End date for the reporting period (DD-MM-YYYY) |
| Generate | Generate the report for the selected date range |
| Export | Download the cash flow report |
Summary Cards
Four summary cards are displayed at the top after generating the report:
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating | Net cash from operating activities (₹) — day-to-day business operations |
| Investing | Net cash from investing activities (₹) — capital expenditures and investments |
| Financing | Net cash from financing activities (₹) — loans, equity, and dividends |
| Net Cash Flow | Total net cash flow across all activities (₹) |
Operating Activities
Lists all cash movements related to day-to-day business operations:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Name of the cash flow item |
| Amount | Cash amount — negative (−) for outflows, positive for inflows (₹) |
Common operating activity items include:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cash Paid to Suppliers | Payments made to vendors for purchases |
| Expenses - Rent | Rent payments |
| Expenses - Utilities | Electricity, water, internet bills |
| Expenses - Internet | Internet service payments |
| Expenses - Maintenance | Repairs and upkeep costs |
| Expenses - Software | Software subscriptions and licenses |
| Expenses - Travel | Transportation and travel expenses |
| Expenses - Food | Food and meal expenses |
| Tax Collected (Net) | Net GST/tax collected |
The Net Cash from Operating row shows the total of all operating activities.
Investing Activities
Lists all cash movements related to investments and capital expenditures (e.g., equipment purchases, asset sales).
Financing Activities
Lists all cash movements related to financing (e.g., loans received, loan repayments, equity contributions).
How to Use
- Navigate to Reports from the sidebar
- Click the Cash Flow card
- Set the From and To dates to define the reporting period
- Click Generate to load the report
- Review the summary cards for a quick overview of cash flow by activity type
- Scroll down to see the detailed breakdown under Operating, Investing, and Financing activities
- Click Export to download the report
A negative Net Cash Flow means your business spent more cash than it received during the period. Monitor this regularly to avoid cash shortages.
Related Topics
- Balance Sheet — financial position snapshot
- Profit & Loss — income and expense statement
- Payment Report — payment collection analysis
- Accounting Overview — all financial reports