However, the technique of cash flow statement when used in conjunction with ratio analysis serves as barometer in measuring the profitability and financial position of the business.
Preparation of fund flow statement
The preparation of fund flow statement has the following steps-
A) Schedule of changes in working capital-
B) FUND flow Statement
A) Schedule of hanges in Working Capital-
It can be prepared by comparing the current assets and current liability of two periods.
Items | As On | As On | Change |
CURRENT ASSETSCash Balance Bank Balance Marketable securities Accounts receivables Accounts receivables Stock-in-trades Prepaid expenses CURRENT LIABILTYBank overdraft Outstanding expenses Account payable | Increase | Decrease | |
Net increase/ decrease in Working Capital |
Rules for preparing the schedule-
i) An increase in current assets results in increase in working cpital.
ii) Decrease in current assets result in decrease in working capital
iii) Increase in a current liability results in decrease of working capital.
iv) Decrease in a current liabilities results in increase in working capital.
B) FUND FLOW STATEMENT
Source of Funds: Issue of shares Issue of debenture Long term borrowing Sale of fixed assets Operating profits Total sources Application of Funds-Redemption of redeemable preference shares Redemption of debentures Payment of other long term loans Purchase of Fixed Assets Operating Loss Payment of Dividends, Tax etc Total uses | |
Net increase/ Decrease in working capital ( Total Sources – Total Uses) |