What is operating Cash Flow and how can it be calculated quickly?

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It is the cash flow generated by the main activity of your business. A quick and simplified way to calculate it (indirect method) is as follows:

  • Cash Flow = Net Profit Depreciation Provisions

Depreciation and provisions are added back because, although they reduce accounting profit in the profit and loss account, they do not represent an actual outflow of money from the bank account.

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