Cash Flow Reports Wrong Values

kbkennon

The very simple task of forecasting cash flow from upcoming bills is wrong. Why is it wrong?

Jim_Harman

Please explain where in Quicken you are seeing this issue.

The calculations behind the Bills and Income > Projected Balances chart may be a little confusing. It is easiest to see what is happening if you click the gear at the top of the account's register and select the option to show Reminders in the register. 

Then when you click on a solid dot in the chart at the top, the closing balance, which is displayed on the chart,  should show the balance in the register for that date including the scheduled reminders.

Sherlock

The Cash Flow report (select Reports > Banking > Cash Flow) does not forecast.  To forecast the aggregate cash flow of personal spending accounts, we may use the In/Out/What's Left item on the Home view tab.  I prefer to use the Projected Balances view on the Bills & Income tab so that I may view specific accounts.

kbkennon

How do I get the cash flow to calculate correctly? Balance minus upcoming bills?

Jim_Harman

Please explain where in Quicken you are seeing this issue.

The calculations behind the Bills and Income > Projected Balances chart may be a little confusing. It is easiest to see what is happening if you click the gear at the top of the account's register and select the option to show Reminders in the register. 

Then when you click on a solid dot in the chart at the top, the closing balance, which is displayed on the chart,  should show the balance in the register for that date including the scheduled reminders.

Sherlock

The Cash Flow report (select Reports > Banking > Cash Flow) does not forecast.  To forecast the aggregate cash flow of personal spending accounts, we may use the In/Out/What's Left item on the Home view tab.  I prefer to use the Projected Balances view on the Bills & Income tab so that I may view specific accounts.