The article introduces the authorʼs definition of the content of “cash flows" and suggests additional qualitative indicators of cash flows: intensity, liquidity, balance. The theoretical provisions of the methodology for analyzing cash flows in business entities have been supplemented. That is, the authorʼs definition of the content of “cash flows” is given and additional qualitative indicators of cash flows are disclosed. As a result of the research, the concepts of management and analysis of cash flows have been improved using formulas of intensity, liquidity, and equilibrium.
This article discusses the scientific and theoretical foundations of the concept of enterprise cash flows, their classification, methods and importance of cash flow management, as well as the sources of cash flow formation. In particular, it emphasizes that a deep understanding of the nature of cash flows and the factors shaping them, along with effective management of cash flows, are among the crucial conditions for ensuring the financial stability, development, and increasing the value of shareholders' equity of an enterprise.
In this article, the main problems in the accounting of cash and equivalents, the transition from strictly regulated accounting to accounting based on the principles of MFRS are recommended. On the basis of foreign experiences, proposals were developed to improve the composition of cash and cash equivalents. Accounts for recording cash flows have been included in the working chart of accounts of enterprises, and their accounting procedures have been developed. The issues of IFRS No. 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, IAS No. 21 “The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates” and International Standards on Accounting for Financial Instruments” on the organization of cash accounting, and the liberalization of cash transactions were studied.
This article analyzes the accounting of cash funds in business entities, their turnover, the procedure of cash and bank operations, as well as the efficiency of cash flow management. Cash flow is considered one of the key factors determining the financial stability, liquidity level, and financial security of an enterprise. During the research, existing regulatory and legal documents, accounting standards, and methods applied in practice were examined. Based on the analysis results, proposals were developed for planning, controlling, and optimizing cash flows.
In the article, the information covered in the cash flow statement, the actual state of the reflection of items related to capital investments in the form of this report was studied, and recommendations were developed for the reflection of information on capital investments in the statement of cash flows. Also, international experiences reveal the issues of covering long-term assets such as investment property and biological assets in the cash flow statement.
Investment activity is one of the key factors ensuring the economic growth of any country. The importance of investments is invaluable in introducing new technologies, expanding production capacities, creating jobs, and ensuring overall economic stability. However, the process of attracting investment involves a number of complex and risky factors. Therefore, providing investors with accurate and reliable financial information plays a crucial role in their decision-making process. In this context, the role of cash flow statements is extremely important. Cash flow statements clearly demonstrate how a company manages its financial capacity, liquidity, and debt obligations, as well as its ability to implement investments. The analysis of cash flows reflected in these statements provides potential investors with a clear understanding of the company’s future growth and sustainability. Consequently, cash flow statements play a significant role in promoting investment activity, serving as an essential tool in assessing a company’s financial health and prospects.
Compiled in accordance with international and national standards using the direct and indirect method, the “Cash Flow Statement” is not without certain information limitations.Also, the indicators of this report are filled in by sampling data from numerous accounts for cash and non-cash transactions. Having information limitations in the report and filling out its indicators based on the above procedure, naturally, do not provide a complete guarantee in providing investors, owners, and managers of enterprises with reliable information, respectively, and in making real decisions. Considering the current existence of such a situation at every enterprise, this article explores ways to improve the “Cash Flow Statement” in form and content, as well as expand its information capabilities
The article theoretically and practically describes the cash flows of insurance companies, their classification, formation, sources of creation, discloses their characteristics, analyzes practical processes.
