Know Your Future Cash Position.
Cash flow forecasting helps you plan ahead, understand upcoming cash requirements and make business decisions with greater financial visibility.
Plan Your Cash Before You Need It
Why Cash Flow Forecasting Matters
Profit and cash are not always the same thing. A cash flow forecast can help you look ahead at expected money coming into and leaving your business.
Understand expected payments and upcoming financial commitments.
Get a clearer picture of expected cash inflows and outflows.
Identify periods where available cash may require closer attention.
Use forward-looking financial information when making decisions.
Look Ahead, Not Just At Yesterday's Numbers
Historical financial reports explain what has happened. A cash flow forecast adds a forward-looking view, helping you consider what may happen to your cash position based on expected income and expenses.
Our Cash Flow Forecasting Support
We can help organise relevant financial information and develop a clearer view of your expected cash position.
Cash Inflow Planning
Review expected customer receipts and other sources of business cash inflows.
Expense Forecasting
Consider upcoming operating expenses, supplier payments and other expected cash outflows.
Forward Planning
Build a forward-looking view of your expected cash position over the relevant planning period.
Cash Gap Identification
Highlight periods that may require additional planning or closer financial attention.
Scenario Planning
Consider how changes in expected income or expenses could affect the future cash position.
Forecast Reviews
Review forecasts against actual results and update assumptions as business circumstances change.
What Goes Into A Cash Flow Forecast?
The information used depends on your business and the period being forecast.
Expected Sales Receipts
Consider when expected customer payments may be received.
Supplier Payments
Review expected payments to suppliers and other creditors.
Operating Expenses
Include relevant recurring and expected business expenses.
Tax & Government Payments
Consider relevant expected tax and other government-related payments.
Loan & Finance Commitments
Include relevant scheduled repayments and financing commitments.
Planned Investments
Consider significant planned purchases or business investments.
Who Can Benefit From Cash Flow Forecasting?
Forward-looking cash planning can be useful for businesses at different stages.
Growing Businesses
Plan for increasing expenses, hiring, inventory and other growth-related cash requirements.
Established Businesses
Maintain visibility over expected cash movements and upcoming financial commitments.
Businesses Planning Expansion
Consider how planned investments or expansion may affect future cash requirements.
Our Cash Flow Forecasting Process
A practical process designed to turn financial information into a clearer forward-looking picture.
Understand
We understand your business, cash cycle and forecasting requirements.
Gather
Relevant financial information, expected receipts and upcoming payments are considered.
Forecast
Information is organised into a forward-looking cash flow forecast.
Review
Forecast assumptions can be reviewed and updated as business circumstances change.
Why Work With UV TAX?
We focus on making financial information practical and easier to use for business planning.
Clear Financial Visibility
Understand the expected movement of cash across your business planning period.
Practical Planning
Use forward-looking information to support everyday financial planning and discussions.
Business Focused
Forecasting can be structured around the cash flow cycle and needs of your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cash flow forecasting.
What is cash flow forecasting?
Cash flow forecasting is a forward-looking estimate of expected cash coming into and going out of a business over a selected period.
Why is cash flow forecasting important?
It can help businesses understand expected cash movements, plan upcoming payments and identify periods that may need additional attention.
How far ahead should I forecast?
The appropriate forecasting period depends on your business, cash cycle and planning requirements. Different businesses may benefit from different time horizons.
Can a cash flow forecast change?
Yes. Forecasts are based on assumptions and expected transactions, so they should be reviewed and updated when circumstances change.
Can UV TAX help me understand my cash flow?
Yes. We can help organise relevant financial information and discuss your expected cash position and planning needs.
Want Greater Visibility Over Your Future Cash Flow?
Speak with UV TAX about creating a clearer forward-looking view of your business cash position.