{"id":20179,"date":"2024-09-24T23:25:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/?p=20179"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T05:49:20","slug":"cashflow-and-working-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Cash Flow and Key Insights for Businesses in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-20179\" class=\"panel-layout\">\n<div id=\"pg-20179-0\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-20179-0-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\" data-weight=\"1\">\n<div id=\"panel-20179-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20180 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cash Flow and Working Capital Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-6-1196x628.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-6-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-6-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-20179-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" data-style=\"{&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#f7f7f7&quot;,&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20179-0-0-1\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep a business running smoothly, it&#8217;s crucial to understand how money flows in and out. A cash flow statement shows where your cash is coming from and going to, while working capital tells you how much short-term money you have to cover daily expenses. This article will explain how to read a cash flow statement, what working capital is, and how to manage both to keep your business healthy and successful.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-20179-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h1><b>What is a Cash Flow Statement?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cash flow statement is a financial report that explains the sources and uses of cash within a business, showing how cash flows in and out through different activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This report tracks the movement of cash over a certain period, such as how much cash the business had at the start of the year, how much came in and out during the year, and how much was left at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e40\u0e25\u0e22!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#Understanding_the_Three_Activities_in_a_Cash_Flow_Statement\" title=\"Understanding the Three Activities in a Cash Flow Statement\">Understanding the Three Activities in a Cash Flow Statement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#1_Operating_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Operating_CFO\" title=\"1. Operating Activities (Cash Flow from Operating: CFO)\">1. Operating Activities (Cash Flow from Operating: CFO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#2_Investing_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Investing_CFI\" title=\"2. Investing Activities (Cash Flow from Investing: CFI)\">2. Investing Activities (Cash Flow from Investing: CFI)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#3_Financing_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Financing_CFF\" title=\"3. Financing Activities (Cash Flow from Financing: CFF)\">3. Financing Activities (Cash Flow from Financing: CFF)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#What_is_Working_Capital\" title=\"What is Working Capital?\">What is Working Capital?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#How_to_Assess_Working_Capital_in_Financial_Statements\" title=\"How to Assess Working Capital in Financial Statements\">How to Assess Working Capital in Financial Statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#Current_Assets\" title=\"Current Assets\">Current Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#Current_Liabilities\" title=\"Current Liabilities\">Current Liabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#How_to_Increase_Working_Capital\" title=\"How to Increase Working Capital\">How to Increase Working Capital<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/cashflow-and-working-capital\/#About_Author\" title=\"About Author\">About Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Three_Activities_in_a_Cash_Flow_Statement\"><\/span><b>Understanding the Three Activities in a Cash Flow Statement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash inflows and outflows are divided into three main activities. To fully understand a cash flow statement, we need to understand these three activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Operating_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Operating_CFO\"><\/span><b>1. Operating Activities (Cash Flow from Operating: CFO)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the core activities that generate revenue and expenses for the business, which include both inflows (positive) and outflows (negative). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+ <\/span><b>Cash inflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from sales of goods or services<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Cash outflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for purchasing raw materials, paying for services, and employee wages<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple way to measure performance is to observe that the net cash from operating activities should always be positive. This indicates that the core business generates more cash inflows than outflows over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Investing_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Investing_CFI\"><\/span><b>2. Investing Activities (Cash Flow from Investing: CFI)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities involve investments in non-current assets like land, buildings, and equipment or other forms of investments. Examples of inflows (positive) and outflows (negative) include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; <\/b><b>Cash outflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for investing in subsidiaries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Cash outflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for purchasing land or factories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>+ Cash inflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from selling subsidiaries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>+ Cash inflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from selling land or factories<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, this section often shows negative cash flows due to large, infrequent investments. However, if these investments later generate more cash inflows from operations than the amount invested, it is a positive sign for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Financing_Activities_Cash_Flow_from_Financing_CFF\"><\/span><b>3. Financing Activities (Cash Flow from Financing: CFF)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities are related to the business\u2019s financing strategies, usually through loans or equity investments. Examples of inflows (positive) and outflows (negative) include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>+ Cash inflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from borrowing money<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>+ Cash inflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from increasing capital<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Cash outflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for repaying loans<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Working_Capital\"><\/span><b>What is Working Capital?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working capital refers to short-term reserve funds that a business needs to ensure smooth daily operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more working capital a business has, the easier it is to turn assets into cash and pay off debts on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if working capital is low, the business is at risk. It may face liquidity issues, making it unable to meet debt obligations. This situation is common among new businesses that fail to set aside sufficient reserves, which could eventually lead to failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Assess_Working_Capital_in_Financial_Statements\"><\/span><b>How to Assess Working Capital in Financial Statements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we understand the meaning and importance of working capital, let&#8217;s look at a simple way to evaluate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When assessing working capital, we compare &#8220;current assets&#8221; to &#8220;current liabilities,&#8221; which can be easily viewed from the financial position statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section may show both cash inflows and outflows depending on how the business raises and repays funds over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20181 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02_\u0e22\u0e01\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07-WC-1200x557.jpg\" alt=\"Working Capital\" width=\"665\" height=\"309\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02_\u0e22\u0e01\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07-WC.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02_\u0e22\u0e01\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07-WC-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02_\u0e22\u0e01\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07-WC-768x356.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 665px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 665\/309;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Assets\"><\/span><b>Current Assets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current assets typically consist of the following three main components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cash:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is the most liquid asset, which we all know can quickly pay off debts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accounts Receivable:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These arise from sales or services provided on credit. For example, after selling a product, payment is received after 15 days. This is shown as an asset on the balance sheet. Although less liquid than cash, it still counts as working capital.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inventory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are products still in stock and not yet sold. Inventory is less liquid than cash and receivables, but it\u2019s a good source of working capital for manufacturing and trading businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these current assets can serve as sources of working capital, differing only in how quickly they can be converted into cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Liabilities\"><\/span><b>Current Liabilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current liabilities are obligations the business must pay in the near future (within one year). Common examples of current liabilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accounts Payable:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arising from goods or services purchased but not yet paid for. Often, businesses get credit terms to delay payments as agreed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accrued Expenses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are expenses that have been utilised in the business but not yet paid, such as unpaid wages, unpaid rent, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Short-Term Loans:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Naturally, if a loan is short-term, it must be repaid on time, along with interest owed to the bank or lender, such as business credit card debt or overdraft (OD).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current liabilities are the opposite of current assets; having many current liabilities means the business must pay off many debts in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20182 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03_Quote-4-1077x628.jpg\" alt=\"How to Increase Working Capital\" width=\"665\" height=\"388\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03_Quote-4-1077x628.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03_Quote-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03_Quote-4-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/03_Quote-4.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 665px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 665\/388;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Working_Capital\"><\/span><b>How to Increase Working Capital<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you assess your working capital and find it insufficient or negative, here are several ways to increase it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow up with debtors to ensure timely payments or offer discounts to encourage quicker payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage inventory efficiently by not stockpiling excess goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed up sales by offering promotions or freebies to attract customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate with creditors for longer credit terms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of penalties from late loan payments or taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce unnecessary monthly expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, every business owner should understand working capital. Although it doesn\u2019t directly relate to a business&#8217;s profits, it functions like the lifeblood that keeps the business running. Sometimes, it can even determine whether the business will survive in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid sudden failure, it&#8217;s essential to manage working capital adequately alongside profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/\"><b>FlowAccount<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online accounting software to create basic financial statements, which helps business owners stay informed about their business&#8217;s health in real time, without waiting for year-end financial closing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-20179-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_simple_author_box_widget_lite simple_author_box_widget_lite panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Author\"><\/span>About Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope itemprop=\"author\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogv2.flowaccount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/S__44433494.jpg\" width=\"100\"  height=\"100\" alt=\"Weeraporn Chayasunthorn\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 100px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 100\/100;\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-authorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/author\/weeraporn\/\" class=\"vcard author\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\">Weeraporn Chayasunthorn<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><p>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Thailand with experience as an external auditor for listed companies who aspires to make accounting easy and accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Apply to be a writer for FlowAccount <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1MCpTStWmQ7Ge57iWO9OgkAchcs6\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To keep a business running smoothly, it&#8217;s crucial to understand how money flows in and out. A cash flow statement shows where your cash is coming from and going to, while working capital tells you how much short-term money you have to cover daily expenses. 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