Cash flow - Definition and Overview

In finance, cash flow refers to the amounts of cash being received and spent by a business during a defined period of time, usually tied to a specific project. In accounting, a cash flow projection sets out all the expected payments and receipts in a given period. Managers use cash-flow projections to arrange for employees and creditors to be paid at appropriate times.

See also

• Cash flow statement
• Cash is king
• Discounted cash flow
• Internal rate of return
• Net present value