> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kick.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kick.co/reports/cash-flow.md). # Cash Flow The Cash Flow report shows the movement of cash through your business over a period - broken down by operating, investing, and financing activity. It answers a question the [P\&L](/reports/profit-and-loss.md) doesn't: *where did the money actually go?* A business can be profitable on the P\&L but still run short on cash. The Cash Flow report helps you understand why. For a day-to-day cash picture, see [Insights](/reports/insights.md). Go to **Accounting** → **Cash Flow**. *** ### What you're looking at * **Operating activities** - cash generated or spent running the day-to-day business (revenue collected, expenses paid, changes in receivables and payables) * **Investing activities** - cash spent on or received from long-term assets (equipment purchases, asset sales) * **Financing activities** - cash from loans, owner contributions, or distributions The bottom line is the **net change in cash** - how much your cash position increased or decreased over the period. *** ### Change the date range Use the date picker to select any period. If you have multiple entities, use the entity dropdown to view a single business or a combined view. *** ### When to use it * To understand why your bank balance changed even though your P\&L looks healthy * To spot periods where cash got tight * To prepare for upcoming large payments or investments * To share with a lender or investor who wants to see your cash position --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kick.co/reports/cash-flow.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.