Chapter 6: Cash Flow Statement
Important Topics: Meaning, Objectives, and Benefits of Cash Flow Statement Definitions: Cash, Cash Equivalents, Cash Flows Classification of Activities: Operating, Investing, Financing Treatment of Peculiar Items (Interest, Dividend, Tax, Extraordinary Items) Preparation of Cash Flow Statement using Indirect Method Preparation of Cash Flow Statement using Direct Method Comprehensive Illustrations (Preparation from Balance Sheets and Additional Information) Meaning of Cash Flow Statement A cash flow statement is the financial statement that measures the cash generated or used by a company in a given period. A cash flow statement provides information about the historical changes in cash and cash equivalents of an enterprise by classifying cash flows into operating, investing and financing activities. A Cash-Flow statement may be defined as a summary of receipts and disbursements of cash for a particular period of time. Simple Explanation: A cash flow statement is ...