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Cash Flow Statement Preparation

Why Choose Our Cash Flow Statement Preparation Services?

Understand how cash moves in and out of your business with professionally organised Cash Flow Statement preparation. We assist in compiling cash transactions, classifying operating, investing and financing activities, and presenting the cash position for the relevant reporting period.

Clear Cash Flow Visibility

Understand cash generated and utilised during the reporting period through organised cash inflow and outflow reporting.

Proper Activity Classification

Classification of cash transactions into operating, investing and financing activities according to the applicable reporting framework.

Better Cash Management

Review cash generation, business expenditure, investment payments and financing movements to support better financial planning.

Professional Reporting Support

Assistance with reviewing available financial records, reconciling cash balances and preparing a structured Cash Flow Statement within the agreed reporting scope.

Our Cash Flow Statement Preparation Services

We assist businesses in preparing Cash Flow Statements by analysing cash transactions, reviewing financial records and presenting cash movements under the relevant activity categories.

Operating Activities Cash Flow

Preparation of cash flow information relating to core business operations, including cash received from customers and payments to suppliers, employees and other operating expenses.

Investing Activities Cash Flow

Classification of cash transactions involving the purchase and sale of fixed assets, investments and other applicable long-term resources.

Financing Activities Cash Flow

Organisation of cash movements relating to loans, borrowings, share capital, repayment of financing and other applicable financing transactions.

Cash Inflow & Outflow Classification

Review and classification of cash receipts and payments to present the sources and uses of cash during the reporting period.

Cash & Cash Equivalents Reconciliation

Review of opening and closing cash balances, bank balances and qualifying cash equivalents to support the reconciliation of cash movements.

Cash Flow Statement Review & Finalisation

Review of cash flow classifications, supporting calculations and closing balances to identify inconsistencies and prepare the final statement.

What You Receive in the Cash Flow Statement Preparation Package

Our package focuses on presenting the business's cash movements and cash position through an organised statement and relevant supporting calculations based on the available financial records.

Prepared Cash Flow Statement

A structured statement presenting cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the reporting period.

Activity-Wise Cash Flow Details

Supporting classification of cash inflows and outflows under the relevant activity categories, as applicable.

Cash Reconciliation & Supporting Schedules

Supporting calculations for opening cash, closing cash, cash equivalents and relevant reconciliation items.

Final Statement for Review

Completed Cash Flow Statement in the agreed digital format for business records, financial review and applicable reporting needs.

Step-by-Step Cash Flow Statement Preparation Procedure

Our process involves collecting financial records, reviewing cash transactions, classifying cash movements and preparing the final Cash Flow Statement for the relevant reporting period.

1

Initial Consultation & Requirement Assessment

Initial Review

Understand the business structure, reporting period, purpose of the Cash Flow Statement and applicable accounting or reporting framework.

2

Financial Document Collection

As Per Readiness

Collect bank statements, cash book, trial balance, general ledger, previous financial statements, loan records and details of asset purchases and sales.

3

Cash Transactions Review

After Documentation

Review cash receipts and payments, reconcile available bank and cash records and identify transactions requiring clarification or further classification.

4

Cash Flow Activity Classification

Based on Records

Classify relevant cash movements into operating, investing and financing activities according to the applicable accounting framework and transaction nature.

5

Cash Flow Statement Preparation

After Review

Prepare the Cash Flow Statement with activity-wise cash movements, net change in cash and cash equivalents, and relevant supporting calculations.

6

Final Review & Statement Delivery

Completion

Review the prepared statement, verify the reconciliation of opening and closing cash balances, address agreed clarifications and provide the final report in the agreed digital format.

Cash Flow Statement Preparation Eligibility & Applicability

Cash Flow Statement preparation is relevant for businesses and organisations that need to understand their cash generation, cash utilisation and movement of cash and cash equivalents during a reporting period.

Private Limited & Public Limited Companies

Companies requiring cash flow information for annual financial statements, applicable reporting requirements and management review, subject to relevant exemptions.

LLPs & Partnership Firms

LLPs and partnership firms seeking to understand cash receipts, payments, financing movements and overall cash availability.

Startups & Small Businesses

Startups and growing businesses requiring cash flow information for liquidity monitoring, budgeting and financial planning.

Proprietorships & Other Organisations

Proprietors and other organisations requiring cash flow reports for internal review, financing discussions or business decision-making.

Important: The requirement and format of a Cash Flow Statement depend on the entity's legal structure and applicable accounting framework. Under applicable accounting standards, certain entities may qualify for exemptions or simplified reporting. Preparation of a Cash Flow Statement does not automatically include statutory audit, tax audit, certification or separate regulatory filings. Such services may require a separate engagement.

Documents Required for Cash Flow Statement Preparation

The following documents help in reviewing cash transactions, classifying cash movements and reconciling opening and closing cash balances for the relevant reporting period.

PAN Card & Business Details

PAN details and basic business information of the proprietor, company, LLP or firm.

Business Registration Documents

Certificate of incorporation, LLP incorporation certificate, partnership deed or other applicable entity documents.

Previous Financial Statements

Previous Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement, where available.

Trial Balance & General Ledger

Trial balance and ledger details containing relevant cash, bank, income, expense, asset and liability account balances.

Bank Statements

Bank statements for all relevant business accounts covering the reporting period.

Cash Book & Petty Cash Records

Cash book, petty cash register, cash receipts and payment records for the relevant period.

Sales & Customer Receipt Records

Sales invoices, customer collections, receipt vouchers and other operating cash inflow information.

Purchase & Expense Payment Records

Purchase bills, supplier payments, salary payments, operating expenses and other cash outflow records.

Loan & Borrowing Statements

Loan disbursement details, repayment schedules, interest payments and other financing transaction records.

Investment & Fixed Asset Transactions

Records of asset purchases and sales, investment acquisitions, disposals and related payment or receipt details.

Share Capital & Equity Records

Share issue details, capital contributions, dividend payments and other relevant equity transactions.

Bank Reconciliation Statements

Bank reconciliation statements and details of outstanding or unpresented transactions, where available.

Tax & Statutory Payment Records

GST payments, income tax payments, TDS payments and other relevant statutory cash transaction records.

Cash Equivalents & Other Supporting Records

Details of qualifying cash equivalents, relevant deposits and other supporting information required for cash reconciliation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Cash Flow Statement preparation, operating activities, investing activities, financing activities and required financial documents.

A Cash Flow Statement is a financial statement that reports the movement of cash and cash equivalents during a specific accounting period. It presents cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities.

The three main categories are operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. These categories help explain how the business generates cash, uses cash for investments and manages its financing.

Companies, LLPs, partnership firms, proprietorships and other businesses may use Cash Flow Statements for financial reporting, cash management, management review and business planning. Statutory requirements depend on the entity and applicable accounting framework.

Common documents include bank statements, cash book, trial balance, general ledger, sales and purchase records, expense details, loan statements, investment transactions and previous financial statements. Additional information may be requested depending on the reporting requirements.

Under the direct method, major classes of gross cash receipts and gross cash payments from operating activities are presented. Under the indirect method, profit or loss is adjusted for non-cash items, accruals, deferrals and relevant investing or financing-related items.

Cash generally includes cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, subject to the applicable accounting standard.

Yes. Cash Flow Statements can be prepared monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually depending on business reporting needs, management requirements and the availability of financial records.

Yes. A business can report accounting profit while experiencing negative cash flow due to delayed customer collections, increased inventory, payments to suppliers, capital expenditure or loan repayments. Profit and cash flow measure different aspects of business performance.

No. The requirement depends on the entity's legal structure and applicable accounting framework. Certain entities may be exempt from preparing a Cash Flow Statement under the relevant provisions or applicable accounting standards.

The timeline depends on the volume of transactions, availability of bank and accounting records, complexity of cash movements and reconciliation requirements. A more accurate timeline can be provided after reviewing the available documents.

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