Cash Flow Statement

Definition

A financial statement showing cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities during a period. Answers the question: "Where did the cash come from, and where did it go?"

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Financial Statements

The four main reports summarizing a company's financial performance and position: (1) Income Statement, (2) Balance Sheet, (3) Statement of Cash Flows, (4) Statement of Retained Earnings.

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