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With over 200 terms in both English and French, our M&A Dictionary is designed to help you better understand the key words and concepts related to the sale oe purchase of a business in Canada.

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Cash Flow

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Category: Accounting and Finance

Definition:

Cash Flow is the increase or decrease in the amount of money a business, institution, or individual has. Used in a financial context, Cash Flow is used to describe the amount of cash (currency) that is generated or consumed in a given time period. There are many types of Cash Flow, with various important uses for running a business and performing financial analysis.