What Is Operating Cash Flow and How Does It Different

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Essay

What is operating cash flow and how does it different from the total cash flow to the firm?

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Definitions:

Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC)

A Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) is a classification in Canada for a privately held company that is controlled by Canadian residents.

Earnings Before Taxes (EBT)

A measure of a company's profitability that calculates income before the deduction of tax expenses.

Free Cash Flow

The sum of money a business produces once it subtracts the cash spent to sustain its operations and upkeep of its capital assets.

Operating Costs

Expenses associated with running a business's core operations on a daily basis, excluding the cost of goods sold.