Significance of Cash Flows

question 18

Essay

Significance of cash flows
In the long run,is it more important for a business to have a positive cash flow from its operating activities,investing activities,or financing activities? Why?

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Definitions:

Indirect Competition

Competition between businesses offering different products or services that satisfy the same customer needs or desires.

Direct Competition

Companies or businesses that offer the same or similar products or services and target the same customer base, competing directly in the market.

Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Organizations are entities that operate for the collective, public, or social benefit, rather than to generate profit for owners or investors.

Federal Funds

The reserve balances that commercial banks hold at their regional Federal Reserve Bank, often lent overnight to other banks to help meet reserve requirements.