Accounting · Odoo glossary
Cash Flow Statement
A cash flow statement explains changes in cash and cash equivalents over a period, usually distinguishing operating, investing and financing activities.
Definition
In general ERP practice
A cash flow statement explains changes in cash and cash equivalents over a period, usually distinguishing operating, investing and financing activities. It differs from a profit report and from a forecast of future payments.
In Odoo
Odoo Accounting includes a Cash Flow Statement report. Review account configuration, posted transactions and reconciliation when interpreting the result; a management cash forecast or a custom direct-method budget is a separate reporting requirement.
Official Odoo documentation
The Odoo-specific explanation above is based on the documentation for Odoo 19. Features and workflows can differ in other versions.
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