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How do you build a 13-week cash flow forecast and why is it used?

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A 13-week (rolling short-term) cash forecast projects weekly receipts and payments over the next quarter in detail, updated weekly. It's widely used for tight liquidity management, especially in distressed or cash-constrained businesses, giving early warning of near-term cash crunches and the effect of specific actions.
Real-world example A turnaround team runs a weekly-updated 13-week cash forecast to manage a tight liquidity position.

Common follow-ups: Why 13 weeks? | When is it especially used?

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