The Accounting Cash Flow Statement - A Detailed Guide
What you'll learn
- Explain the significance of the cash flow statement in financial analysis and how it complements the balance sheet and income statement.
- Recognize and describe the three main sections of a cash flow statement: operating, investing, and financing activities, and how they reflect financial health.
- Demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating a cash flow statement using the indirect method, adjusting net income for non-cash items and changes in WC.
- Compare the direct and indirect methods for reporting cash flows from operating activities, highlighting their advantages & applications in financial reporting.
- Create a complete cash flow statement from scratch using balance sheet, income statement, and supplementary financial data, ensuring accurate classification.
- Develop the operating section of the cash flow statement using the direct method, detailing cash inflows and outflows from core business operations.
- Ensure consistency across the cash flow statement, balance sheet, and income statement through detailed reconciliation of key financial items.
Requirements
- Some basic knowledge of accounting and understanding of the balance sheet and income statement. This is a more beginner's level course so advanced knowledge is not required.
Description
Unlock the secrets of the Cash Flow Statement with this comprehensive course designed for accounting students and professionals at various levels, as well as others who are interested in gaining knowledge of the cash flow statement (targeted audience is 18+). This course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to understand one of the most critical financial statements.
We start by exploring the structure and purpose of the cash flow statement, demonstrating how it complements the balance sheet and income statement to provide a complete picture of a company’s financial health. You’ll learn to identify and classify cash flows into operating, investing, and financing activities, and understand what these categories reveal about a business’s liquidity, solvency, and cash management practices.
Through step-by-step guidance and detailed examples, you’ll discover how to create a cash flow statement from scratch, using data from balance sheets and income statements. We cover both the indirect and direct methods of calculating cash flows, ensuring you have a grasp of both approaches. You’ll learn to prepare the operating section using the indirect method by adjusting net income for non-cash items and changes in working capital, and using the direct method to detail actual cash inflows and outflows from core business operations.
We’ll also delve into the intricacies of investing and financing activities, helping you accurately report cash transactions related to long-term assets, debt, and equity. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to reconcile cash flow statements with other financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all financial reports.
Whether you’re preparing for exams, aiming to enhance your professional qualifications, or simply looking to deepen your financial acumen, this course is your pathway to mastering the cash flow statement.
Join us to take your accounting knowledge to the next level and confidently navigate the complexities of cash flow in any professional or academic setting!
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for accounting students and professionals at different levels, as well as others who want to understand the cash flow statement. This course will provide you with the essential skills to understand, prepare, and analyze cash flow statements with confidence. It's designed to equip you with practical knowledge that is helpful for academic success and professional growth in the field of accounting and finance.
Instructor
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Welcome! I'm thrilled to share my diverse expertise with learners eager to explore both the realms of accounting and innovative digital publishing. Holding a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Waterloo and having cleared the examinations for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, my foundation is deeply rooted in financial management. My professional journey includes significant roles at General Electric (GE), BDO Canada LLP, Peggy M. Seville, CPA, and Taxwide Inc, where I honed my skills in financial reporting, audit, and Canadian tax.
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