Unit 5 – Discussion Board

Accounting for Managers(ACG510-2401B-02)

Kelvin Smith

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Thu 3/14/2024 1:16 AM

Hello Jami.

A statement of cash flow provides information relative to a company’s cash for liquidity assessment, financial performance, and future decisions by management. It also helps with budget management, cash flow predictions for the organization, and short and long-term goals. Shareholders, creditors, and investors can receive regular updates with statements of cash flow.

An organization grows and maintains its business functions and financial accounting posture through daily operating activities associated with a cash flow statement. Some of these activities include a marketing strategy, money paid to suppliers, taxes, customer service, and refunds. All of this impacts the generated revenue of any firm or corporation.

Tammie Merkel

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Thu 3/14/2024 3:07 PM

Jami, thanks for the great post. You are correct in that the operating cash flows reflect the business’ main purpose.

Mary Dykes

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Fri 3/15/2024 8:24 AMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post

Hello Jami,

I enjoyed reading your post and the information you provided.  When we check a company’s financial health, we look at its cash flow statement.  This statement tells us how money moves in and out of the business.  Operating activities are essential to this statement for people outside the company, like investors and creditors. 

Operating activities cover a company’s everyday activities, such as selling products, buying inventory, and paying bills.  If the cash flow from operations is positive, the company turns its sales into cash and pays its bills.  We can see how well the company is using its resources to make money by examining this part.

A solid operating cash flow tells us the company can continue for the long haul.  Companies that consistently profit from their operations are better equipped to handle tough times.  They don’t have to rely too much on borrowing money.  This stability is reassuring for anyone interested in how well the company can handle challenges and grow over time.

Operating cash flow gives us a clear picture of how reliable the company’s earnings are.  By focusing on the cash coming in from its main activities, we can see if the profits are solid.  This matters because sometimes, non-cash things like depreciation can make profits look better than they are.  However, a healthy operating cash flow means the company’s profits are based on actual cash, which builds trust with investors.

Emma Colquitt

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Fri 3/15/2024 7:14 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post

Hello Jami,

I enjoyed reading your post. Your analysis of the significance of operating cash flow in external evaluation highlights some crucial aspects of financial analysis.
Your point about operating activities representing the core business functions is valid. Analyzing this section allows stakeholders to assess how effectively a company utilizes its assets to generate revenue, which is essential for sustainable growth and long-term viability. Strong operating cash flow indicates efficient operations management and signals the company’s capacity to cover expenses, invest in growth initiatives, and meet debt obligations without overreliance on external financing. Also, your emphasis on operating cash flow as a determinant of long-term sustainability resonates well with the principles of financial analysis. Your discussion on how operating cash flow reflects underlying operational efficiency and performance aligns with industry best practices in economic analysis. External stakeholders rely on this metric to evaluate a company’s ability to generate reliable earnings streams and assess its operational resilience. You effectively underscore the importance of operating cash flow in external evaluation. Job well done!!

Rhonda Wright

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Fri 3/15/2024 11:04 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post

Hello, Jami!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, understanding, and knowledge about this week’s DB.

In any venture, there must be a paper trail of the cash flow. In order for a business or organization to meet their long and short-term goals, the management of the financials must be in quantitive and qualitative health for the business to stay a float. I most certainly agree with your statement, “The cash flow details cash movements from operating, financing and investing activities. However, in terms of external evaluation, cash flow from operating activities is of the most significance” (Jami, 2024). Without capital and strategic management of what goes out and what comes in could and will Jeopardize the company and many ways.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts, understanding, and knowledge about this week’s DB.

My regards,

Unit 5 – Discussion Board

Employment Law(MGT555-2401B-02)

Griselda Santander

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Thu 3/14/2024 3:49 AMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post

Hello Jami.

Your analysis on the balance between employee privacy on social media and employer interests in Florida is insightful. I particularly appreciate your emphasis on how privacy settings do not guarantee complete privacy, especially in a work context. This confirms the complex interplay between personal expression and professional obligations. It is intriguing when you think about how evolving digital norms might further impact this balance. As social media becomes increasingly integrated into our personal and professional lives, do you think there will be a shift in legal standards regarding online privacy and employment, particularly in at-will employment states like Florida?

Katy Woods

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Fri 3/15/2024 2:51 PMLikere: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Like PostFlagre: Unit 5 – Discussion Board Flag Post

Hello Jami, I would like to start by saying that your post for this week’s discussion board topic was very well written and thought out. I would also have to say that I agree with you said because Carl not only mentioned his employer by name but also spoke badly of a customer, he violated not one but two of the company’s policies. Just like you said he could have vented his frustrations in a different manner so the he protected himself from any recourse on his statement on his social media account.

Christina Jamison

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Jami,

Thank you for your post. Before I read it, I didn’t realize that privacy law is specific to each state. I’m a little confused where freedom of speech ends and right to privacy for the restaurant begins. Your post helped me realize that states have their own privacy laws and public establishments have their own laws and rights to protect their reputation. Social Media sharing is a sticky spot because restricting a person’s posts violates their rights to freedom of speech but can be detrimental to the reputation of an establishment.