This article presents the concept of cash flow and its content, the definitions given to the concept in various scientific publications, the methodology for analyzing cash flow, the relevance of the topic. The article interprets the indicators used in the analysis of cash flow. As a result of the studies, the author's approach to the analysis of cash flow is formulated and relevant conclusions are drawn.

This article analyzes the accounting of cash funds in business entities, their turnover, the procedure of cash and bank operations, as well as the efficiency of cash flow management. Cash flow is considered one of the key factors determining the financial stability, liquidity level, and financial security of an enterprise. During the research, existing regulatory and legal documents, accounting standards, and methods applied in practice were examined. Based on the analysis results, proposals were developed for planning, controlling, and optimizing cash flows.

Investment activity is one of the key factors ensuring the economic growth of any country. The importance of investments is invaluable in introducing new technologies, expanding production capacities, creating jobs, and ensuring overall economic stability. However, the process of attracting investment involves a number of complex and risky factors. Therefore, providing investors with accurate and reliable financial information plays a crucial role in their decision-making process. In this context, the role of cash flow statements is extremely important. Cash flow statements clearly demonstrate how a company manages its financial capacity, liquidity, and debt obligations, as well as its ability to implement investments. The analysis of cash flows reflected in these statements provides potential investors with a clear understanding of the company’s future growth and sustainability. Consequently, cash flow statements play a significant role in promoting investment activity, serving as an essential tool in assessing a company’s financial health and prospects.

This article discusses the scientific and theoretical foundations of the concept of enterprise cash flows, their classification, methods and importance of cash flow management, as well as the sources of cash flow formation. In particular, it emphasizes that a deep understanding of the nature of cash flows and the factors shaping them, along with effective management of cash flows, are among the crucial conditions for ensuring the financial stability, development, and increasing the value of shareholders' equity of an enterprise.

The article introduces the authorʼs definition of the content of “cash flows" and suggests additional qualitative indicators of cash flows: intensity, liquidity, balance. The theoretical provisions of the methodology for analyzing cash flows in business entities have been supplemented. That is, the authorʼs definition of the content of “cash flows” is given and additional qualitative indicators of cash flows are disclosed. As a result of the research, the concepts of management and analysis of cash flows have been improved using formulas of intensity, liquidity, and equilibrium.

Compiled in accordance with international and national standards using the direct and indirect method, the “Cash Flow Statement” is not without certain information limitations.Also, the indicators of this report are filled in by sampling data from numerous accounts for cash and non-cash transactions. Having information limitations in the report and filling out its indicators based on the above procedure, naturally, do not provide a complete guarantee in providing investors, owners, and managers of enterprises with reliable information, respectively, and in making real decisions. Considering the current existence of such a situation at every enterprise, this article explores ways to improve the “Cash Flow Statement” in form and content, as well as expand its information capabilities

In the article, the information covered in the cash flow statement, the actual state of the reflection of items related to capital investments in the form of this report was studied, and recommendations were developed for the reflection of information on capital investments in the statement of cash flows. Also, international experiences reveal the issues of covering long-term assets such as investment property and biological assets in the cash flow statement.

The article theoretically and practically describes the cash flows of insurance companies, their classification, formation, sources of creation, discloses their characteristics, analyzes practical processes.

Tax costs are a significant part of business costs, affecting profitability, cash flow, competitiveness and compliance. Despite their importance, tax costs are often overlooked in business decision-making. This article examines the important role of tax expenditures as a component of enterprise costs, examining their impact on financial results, risk management, and strategic planning.

In the article, the influence of factors affecting the value of shares of joint-stock companies and an econometric model are formed. Also, the factors influencing the share price of joint stock companies were analyzed based on the data from 2015 to 2023. In particular, forecasts of multiplier coefficients calculated for the factors affecting the value of shares of joint-stock companies in our country "Kyzilkumtsement", "Uzmetkombinat", "Ko'kon Mechanical Plant" and "Kvarts" JSCs are presented. On the other hand, existing problems were identified with the forecast of the factors affecting the value of the share of the joint-stock company, and scientific proposals and practical recommendations aimed at their elimination were developed.

Strategic financial planning is essential for improving the financial performance of logistics corporate structures in a rapidly developing global economy. This study examines the basic principles and methodology of strategic financial planning, adapted to the organizational needs of logistics corporate structures. It examines the integration of financial strategies with operational objectives, focusing on optimizing cash flow, controlling costs, prioritizing investments, and managing risks. The article emphasizes the importance of using digital tools and advanced financial technologies to meet dynamic market demands and mitigate uncertainties in supply chain management. The study also highlights the role of financial planning in ensuring sustainability and achieving long-term profitability in an environment of increasing pressure on logistics practices.

This article covers aspects related to increasing investment attractiveness and reporting transparency in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in joint-stock companies based on international standards of financial statements. The organizational and methodological aspects of the preparation of the consolidated financial statements according to the international standards of financial statements are revealed, paying attention to the elements of the report on the statement of financial position, profit and loss and cash flow.

The article proposes a practical approach to systematically assessing the financial condition of financially distressed enterprises and guiding their sustainable development. The study builds a diagnostic model based on indicators such as liquidity, solvency, financial stability, operating profitability, and return on assets. To evaluate bankruptcy risk, the author recommends using an interlinked trio of the pro forma balance sheet, cash-flow budget, and budgeted income statement, alongside a review of pricing and partnership arrangements, cost optimization, and reconfiguration of current assets by turnover speed and recoverability. The findings provide a methodological basis for promptly initiating financial rehabilitation in distressed firms and achieving long-term competitiveness.