Cash Flow Statement The definition and function of the cash flow statement is that it is designed to specifically report the cash flow of a company. The final record of the statement will show the net profit or liability for the period. In a standard format, the statement is broken up into three areas. Below is a represent of the financial areas that the statement covers:
Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities
A cash flow statement is one portion of the financial statements that are required for incorporated businesses' financial reporting methods as prescribed by F.A.S.B., ( the financial accounting standards board) The function of the income statement is to determine the ongoing financial health of the business during the spending cycles. The statement exhibits the actual transactions that are being made. In order to create an accurate depiction of the financial transactions, the statement is used in conjunction with the balance sheet and the income statement.