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A rolling cash forecast
A forward look at cash coming in and going out, updated as actual results replace estimates.
ADVISORY SERVICE 04 · CASH FLOW & FORECASTING
Know what’s coming
before it arrives.
Look ahead with a rolling cash forecast, an operating budget, and practical scenarios. Understand the cash impact before committing to a plan.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You may be ready
for this if…
Most owners don’t come to us with a finished list of requirements. They come with a feeling that the numbers should be working harder for them.
- You check the bank balance to decide whether a bill can be paid.
- The business is profitable, but cash always feels tight.
- Seasonal swings catch you off guard.
- You’re weighing a big purchase or hire and can’t see the cash impact.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Practical support,
built around you.
Every engagement is tailored. We’ll agree on the scope that fits your business before work begins.
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An operating budget
An annual budget built around your goals, with a regular comparison of budget to actual.
03
Scenario planning
Compare the cash impact of a hire, a price change, a slow season, or a major purchase.
04
Profit versus cash
Understand why profit and cash move differently, and what’s driving the gap.
05
Working capital review
Look at receivables, payables, and inventory to find cash tied up in the business.
06
Reserve planning
Set a cash reserve target that fits your business, and a practical plan to reach it.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear rhythm,
from first look to follow-through.
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Map your cash cycle
When money comes in, when it goes out, and what drives the timing.
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Build the forecast
Start with your actual results, then add known commitments and expectations.
- 03
Test the decisions
Run the scenarios you’re weighing before you commit to them.
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Update and review
Compare forecast to actual, learn from the differences, and look ahead again.
A PLAN FOR THE MONTHS AHEAD
DECISIONS THIS SUPPORTS
Questions you’ll
be able to answer.
“Can we cover payroll and supplier payments in a slow month?”
“Can we afford this equipment now, or should we wait?”
“Why are we profitable but short on cash?”
“How much should we keep in reserve?”
WHERE IT FITS
Part of an ongoing
advisory relationship.
Services work together. Here’s where this one shows up in our engagements.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Financial Clarity
Ask how this engagement could fit your business.
INCLUDED
Ongoing Advisory
Includes cash forecasting and budget review.
INCLUDED
CFO & Value Strategy
Adds deeper scenario and financing analysis.
Each engagement is tailored. Services, timing, and fees are confirmed in your written agreement. Compare engagements →
LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR
Questions about
cash flow & forecasting.
Have a different question?
Let’s talk it through
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Prepare for the months ahead.
Bring the question you keep coming back to. We’ll start there.
Mike Rasmussen, CPAA free introductory conversation. No obligation.
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Start with numbers you can trust.