Cash Flow Reports

Visualize money coming in and going out.

Cash Flow Chart

The main visualization shows:

• Inflows (green) - Payments received
• Outflows (red) - Payments made
• Net (line) - The difference

Time Periods

Change the view period:

Click date ranges to zoom in.

Chart Types

Bar Chart

Side-by-side bars showing:

• In vs. out per period
• Easy comparison
• Good for detail

Line Chart

Continuous lines showing:

• Trends over time
• Direction of change
• Good for patterns

Area Chart

Stacked area showing:

• Cumulative totals
• Volume comparison
• Good for scale

Switch between charts using the toggle.

Understanding the Data

What Counts as Inflow

• Client payments received
• Deposits
• Other income

What Counts as Outflow

• Vendor payments made
• Subcontractor payments
• Expenses paid

Forecasting

Projected Cash Flow

See expected future:

• Unpaid invoices → Expected inflows
• Pending bills → Expected outflows
• Based on due dates

Toggle Show Forecast to see projections.

Accuracy

Forecast assumes:

• Invoices paid on due date
• Bills paid on due date
• No new transactions

Reality varies - use as guidance.

Filtering

By Project

See cash flow for specific projects:

• Select project(s)
• Compare projects
• Identify profitable jobs

By Category

Filter by transaction type:

• Materials
• Labor
• Subcontractors
• Equipment
• Overhead

By Vendor/Client

Focus on specific relationships:

• One vendor's payments
• One client's payments
• Trend analysis

Key Metrics

Summary Numbers

Above the chart:

• Total Inflow - Money received
• Total Outflow - Money spent
• Net Cash Flow - Difference
• Average Net - Per period average

Comparison

Compare to previous period:

• "Up 15% from last month"
• "Down $5,000 from last quarter"
• Quick health check

Drill-Down

Click any bar to see details:

• Individual transactions
• Who paid/was paid
• Linked invoices
• Notes

Reports

Cash Flow Statement

Formal report showing:

• Beginning balance
• Inflows by category
• Outflows by category
• Ending balance

Export as PDF or Excel.

Summary by Period

Table format:

• Each period in rows
• In/Out/Net in columns
• Totals at bottom

Best Practices

Regular Review

Check weekly:

• Spot issues early
• Plan for shortfalls
• Celebrate wins

Watch for Patterns

Look for:

• Seasonal trends
• Payment timing issues
• Client payment habits

Plan Ahead

Use forecast to:

• Time major purchases
• Schedule payments
• Ensure coverage

Integration

Sync with accounting software:

• More accurate tracking
• Bank reconciliation
• Complete picture

See Integrations.

Next Steps

• Budget Management - Track project costs
• Incoming Invoices - Manage bills
• Issued Invoices - Track receivables