Cash Flow and Profit
This topic distinguishes between cash flow and profit, highlighting their respective importance to a business. Students will learn to interpret cash flow forecasts and calculate basic profit margins.
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This topic distinguishes between cash flow and profit, highlighting their respective importance to a business. Students will learn to interpret cash flow forecasts and calculate basic profit margins.
Key Questions
- What is the difference between cash and profit?
- Why might a profitable business fail due to poor cash flow?
- How can a business improve its cash flow position?
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