CAIE A-Level Business 5.3.1 Cash-flow Forecasts

CAIE A-Level Business 5.3.1 Cash-flow Forecasts
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise calculating opening and closing cash balances, explaining forecast purposes and analysing methods that improve cash flow without confusing liquidity with profit.

How this is tested

  • calculate net cash flow as total inflows minus total outflows for the stated period
  • calculate closing balance as opening balance plus net cash flow and carry it forward correctly
  • explain a forecast or improvement method through liquidity, finance needs and stakeholder effects

Question 1(b)

[Maximum number: 3]

Explain one method of improving cash flow for a business.