Cash Flow

Why profit and cash are not the same number: where the money actually came from and where it went.

Where the cash went in August

You made $15,262 profit in August, and cash fell $457. The gap between profit and cash is mostly owner draws (−$14,700) and loan repayments (−$509).

Year to date, Jan–Aug

You made $97,656 profit so far this year, and cash rose $10,194. The gap between profit and cash is mostly owner draws (−$84,600) and loan repayments (−$3,995).

Cash from operations vs cash in the bank

Operating cash is profit adjusted for timing; the bank line is what is actually there at each month end.

  • Cash at month end
  • Cash from operations

Statement of cash flows

By month, as QuickBooks reports it.