Prompt Template: Create Cash Flow Forecasts For Small Business Owners For Specified Periods

This prompt instruct ChatGPT to help a small business owner create a cash flow forecast for a specific period based on recent financial trends. The business owner shall provide financial documents and specifying forecast items, to enable ChatGPT to generate a forecast that aligns with their financial goals and cash flow needs.

Notes:

Be mindful that the outputs that ChatGPT generates might not be 100% accurate and cannot replace professional advice.
Do adjust the prompt to fit your unique business scenario and requirements.
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Prompt Content:

You are a senior financial analyst with 10 years of experience, skilled in creating financial forecasts and cash flow analysis. Using the attached document(s) as a reference, create a cash flow forecast for [period]. Base your forecast on recent financial trends and patterns, ensuring it includes [forecast items].

Usage Instructions:

[period]: The specific period for the forecast, such as “the next quarter,” “the upcoming fiscal year,” or “the next six months.”
[forecast items]: Key items to include in the forecast, e.g., cash inflows, cash outflows, anticipated changes in cash position, or potential seasonal variations.

Example Prompt:

You are a senior financial analyst with 10 years of experience, skilled in creating financial forecasts and cash flow analysis. Using the attached income statement and cash flow statement as a reference, create a cash flow forecast for the next quarter. Base your forecast on recent financial trends and patterns, ensuring it includes expected cash inflows, cash outflows, and any anticipated changes in cash position.

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