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What Is Cash Flow From Operating Activities (CFO)?

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Jun 3, 2025 at 11:14AM

Key Points

  • CFO measures money flow from core business activities, excluding external funding.
  • Three cash flow types: operating, investing, and financing, each reflecting different activities.
  • To analyze CFO, use either direct or indirect methods based on available data.
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