What Is a Cash Flow Statement? Types & Analysis

A cash flow statement reports the movement of cash + cash equivalents during an accounting period. It shows where cash came from and where it was used.

Generally, cash flows are divided into three major categories:

Cash Flow	Description
Operating Activities [also known as Cash flow from Operations (CFO)]	Cash generated or used by the company’s core business operations
Investing Activities	Cash related to investments, property, plant, and equipment, and other long-term assets.
Financing Activities	Cash related to borrowings, repayment of debt, share issuance, dividends, and other financing transactions

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