Although a company's earnings are important,an analysis of its cash flows is central to all credit evaluations and lending decisions.

Cash Flows

Financial statement entries that represent the net amount of cash and cash equivalents being transferred into and out of a business.

Credit Evaluations

Assessments conducted to determine the creditworthiness of individuals or entities, analyzing their ability to repay debts based on past and current financial activity.

Lending Decisions

The process undertaken by financial institutions to assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers and decide whether to extend credit.