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Statement of Cash Flows

This guide explains how to generate and interpret the Statement of Cash Flows report in Fiskl to monitor your business's cash generation and usage patterns.

What is the Statement of Cash Flows?​

The Statement of Cash Flows report tracks all cash movements within your organization, organizing them into operating, investing, and financing activities. This report provides vital insights into your company's financial health and liquidity position by showing where cash comes from and how it's being used.

Why is this report important?

The Statement of Cash Flows helps you:

  • Track the sources and uses of your cash
  • Monitor your business's ability to generate cash for future growth
  • Identify trends in cash flow patterns
  • Make informed decisions about timing of payments and investments

Key Features​

Fiskl's Statement of Cash Flows report offers:

  • Automatic categorization: Transactions are automatically sorted into operating, investing, and financing activities
  • Base currency view: All transactions convert to your base currency for consistent reporting
  • Real-time updates: Cash flow data updates automatically as you record transactions
  • Simple visualization: Clear format showing cash inflows and outflows

How to Generate Your Cash Flow Report​

  1. Navigate to Reports

    Click Reports in the left navigation menu.

  2. Select the report

    Choose Statement of Cash Flows from the report list.

  3. Set your date range

    Use the date picker to choose your desired time period.

  4. Generate the report

    Click Generate Report to view your cash flow data.

Report Views​

Summary View​

The Summary view provides a quick overview of your cash position with:

  • Total cash from operations
  • Total cash used in investments
  • Total cash from financing
  • Net change in cash position
Quick Check

Use Summary view for quick cash position checks and board meetings.

Detail View​

Switch to Detail view to see:

  • Individual cash transactions
  • Transaction dates
  • Transaction categories
  • Running cash balance
Audit Ready

Use Detail view when you need to track specific cash movements or prepare for audits.

Understanding Cash Flow Categories​

Fiskl organizes your cash flows into three main sections:

Operating Activities​

Cash flows from your day-to-day business operations:

  • Customer payments received
  • Supplier payments made
  • Employee wages paid
  • Operating expenses paid

Investing Activities​

Cash flows from investments in assets and equipment:

  • Equipment purchases
  • Asset sales
  • Investment purchases
  • Investment returns

Financing Activities​

Cash flows from funding sources and distributions:

  • Loan proceeds
  • Loan payments
  • Owner contributions
  • Owner withdrawals

Exporting Your Report​

You can export your Statement of Cash Flows for external use in multiple formats.

Available Formats​

  • Excel (.xlsx)
  • Google Sheets

Steps to Export​

  1. Click Export

    At the top of the report, click the Export button.

  2. Choose your format

    Select your preferred export format from the options.

  3. Save or open

    Open the exported file directly or save it to your device.

Coming Soon​

Future enhancements to the Statement of Cash Flows report will include:

  • Customizable report sections
  • Custom column layouts
  • Saved report templates
  • Additional export formats
Best Practice

Review your Statement of Cash Flows regularly to maintain a clear picture of your business's cash position and make informed financial decisions.