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How does a cash flow projection differ from a statement?

A projection looks forward, while a statement reports what already happened.

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  1. A projection estimates future cash ✔
  2. A statement predicts future prices
  3. They always mean profit

Why: A projection estimates future cash receipts and payments. A cash flow statement is historical, although people sometimes use the terms loosely.

Huh, didn't know that: Projections can reveal a cash shortage before its month arrives.

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Answer: A projection estimates future cash. A projection estimates future cash receipts and payments. A cash flow statement is historical, although people sometimes use the terms loosely.

  1. Financial Management for a Small Business Participant Guide catalog.fdic.gov/catalog/sfc/servlet.shepherd/document/download/069t000000Bch4LAAR
    A cash flow statement is historical because it portrays what has happened before.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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