5. Cash flows

"Cash Is King" for all businesses

You can determine a company's cash situation by analyzing the cash flow statement. The cash flow statement also helps determine whether the company (1) is generating enough cash from its operations to make new investments and pay dividends or (2) will need to generate cash by issuing new debt or selling its assets.

Several analysts use net cash flow that is calculated by subtracting noncash revenues from the net income and adding back noncash expenses. If a firm has a lot of net cash flow, does that mean the firm's balance sheet cash account must be high?

a. No

b. Yes