Accounting

Cash Flow

التدفق النقدي

📖 Definition

Cash flow is the net movement of cash in and out of a business over a period. Positive cash flow means more money coming in than going out. Critical for business survival regardless of profitability.

In everyday Saudi accounting work, cash flow matters because it affects invoice accuracy, financial reporting, tax filing, or ZATCA compliance depending on the transaction.

📖 التعريف بالعربية

التدفق النقدي هو صافي حركة النقد الداخل والخارج من المنشأة خلال فترة معينة. التدفق النقدي الإيجابي يعني أن الأموال الداخلة أكثر من الخارجة. حيوي لبقاء المنشأة بغض النظر عن الربحية.

💡 Example

A business profitable on paper can still fail if customers pay late, creating negative cash flow and inability to cover expenses.

منشأة مربحة على الورق يمكن أن تفشل إذا تأخر العملاء في الدفع، مما يخلق تدفقاً نقدياً سلبياً وعدم القدرة على تغطية المصروفات.

When this term matters

Invoices

Use the correct term and value before issuing ZATCA-compliant invoices or credit notes.

Reports

Map it to the right account, tax field, or compliance report to avoid reconciliation gaps.

Compliance

Keep the Arabic and English meaning aligned when working with auditors, ZATCA, or customers.

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