The statement of cash flows, also known as the cash flow statement, summarizes a company's sources and uses of cash. The net cash flow is the difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows.

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The income statement provides a breakdown of sales and expenses, and these can be made or paid with either cash or credit. Because of certain accounting conventions aimed at matching sales and ...