Cash Flow Review Sheet
A working sheet for reviewing cash movement, upcoming commitments and the actions that need an owner.
Working record
| Check | What to do | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | Use the available cash balance at the start of the modeled period. State any restricted balance excluded. | The opening cash record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Expected inflows | Record expected collection dates and amounts. Keep uncertain collections separate from committed receipts. | The expected inflows record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Committed outflows | List payments already committed and their due dates. Avoid treating an accounting expense date as the payment date. | The committed outflows record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Cash buffer | Define the cash reserve the business intends to retain and the condition that prompts a review. | The cash buffer record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Action owner | Name the person who can approve the decision and the person who carries out the next action. A team name alone can leave the handoff unclear. | Named decision owner, action owner and review date. |
Review the decision
A working sheet for reviewing cash movement, upcoming commitments and the actions that need an owner. Keep opening cash, expected inflows, committed outflows attached to the conclusion so the next owner can challenge the assumptions. Resolve missing evidence before treating this record as approval.
Continue the decision
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Calculation and source notes
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Content updated: October 11, 2026