Cash Flow Forecast

What it does

Cash Flow Forecast projects your cash position up to 180 days into the future. It combines four data sources: recurring invoices and bills (known future payments), outstanding receivables and payables (invoices and bills with due dates), seasonal patterns from the last 2 years of history, and growth trends from the last 12 months. The forecast includes conservative (85%), base, and optimistic (115%) scenarios so you can plan for different outcomes.

Key actions

• Switch between 3, 6, and 12-month forecast horizons
• Review the chart: solid blue line = actual, dashed = forecast, shaded band = scenario range
• Check the monthly breakdown table for detailed income/expense projections
• Review assumptions to understand what drives the forecast
• Watch for the conservative scenario dipping below zero — that signals cash flow risk

Getting started

Go to Reports > Cash Flow Forecast. The projection is calculated automatically from your existing data — no setup required. The more historical data you have (ideally 12+ months), the more accurate the seasonal patterns and growth trends will be.