Three sections
Separate operating, investing and financing flows. New borrowing can increase cash without improving sales.
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Cash flow: profit is not cash
Cash flow tracks receipts and payments, not just recognised sales.
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FinFly recommends identifying whether customers, asset sales or new debt explain the increase.
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