Financial forecasting software FAQs
We’ve prepared a series of videos showing you how to use our financial forecasting software Cash Forecaster template, together with specific FAQs on the program.
Cash Forecaster Software Setup
Learn how to set up your financial forecasting template quickly. This short video shows you how to input your company details and get started fast.
Below are more videos on our cash flow forecasting software, plus see below for FAQs on this Excel spreadhseet template:
How to enter opening balances
Entering Opening Balances See how easy it is to enter your company’s opening balances in this short video. No advanced Excel knowledge required – just follow the simple data entry screens.
Next is Cash Forecaster Data Entry – Cash Forecaster video on entering your company data.
Inputting Business Data
In this short video you’ll learn how to enter your data for your business.
Discover how to enter key financial data for your business to generate professional cash flow and profit forecasts within minutes.
Next up Cash Forecaster Loan Data – Cash Forecaster video on entering your company loan information.
Entering loans and loan data for your business
In this short video you’ll learn how to enter your loan data for your business.
Find out how to enter your loan and hire purchase data. Cash Forecaster has built-in functions for a range of loan terms, repayment types, and interest calculations.
Next is Cash Forecaster Fixed Assets – Cash Forecaster video on entering your company fixed asset information.
Entering Fixed Assets and Depreciation
In this short video you’ll learn how to enter your fixed assets for your business.
Learn how to input existing and forecasted fixed assets. The software calculates depreciation automatically using preset or user-defined rates.
Advanced Features of Cash Forecaster
What if my company uses Factoring or Invoice Discounting?
Cash Forecaster supports debt financing features like factoring and invoice discounting. Use it to model cash flow if you're already using or considering this funding method.
VAT/Sales Tax Handling
Whether VAT registered or not, Cash Forecaster can accommodate both setups. Adjust VAT/Sales Tax/GST settings with ease.
Flexible Customer & Supplier Payment Terms
Easily assign different credit terms (cash to 120 days) for both customers and suppliers. The software adjusts your forecasts automatically.
Select between cash, 30-days, 60-days, 90-days or 120-day terms for both suppliers and customers individually
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Cash Forecaster?
A powerful Excel-based forecasting tool that helps you create financial reports including cash flows, P&Ls, and balance sheets without the need for complex formulas.
You'll have forecasts and projections quickly and easily.
No complicated formulas and no need to start a spreadsheet from scratch.
You’ll get a complete set of professional financial reports—perfect for budgeting, planning your business’s future, or presenting forecasts to your bank or investors.
Q. Do I need Excel skills?
No. It’s designed for non-accountants and comes with a user manual. If you can use basic Windows functions, you’ll be fine.
Q. What reports does it produce?
Cash Forecaster generates cash flow forecasts, profit and loss statements, revenue & cost breakdowns, overhead reports, balance sheets, and breakeven analysis.
Q. Who is Cash Forecaster software for?
Perfect for small to mid-sized businesses, startups, and accountants. Accountants use it to create reports for multiple clients with a single licence.
You don’t need to be an accountant to use it, as it has been built with ease of use for non-accountants in-mind. But professional accountants and consultants are also very happy users of Cash Forecaster, claiming that it is easy it is to use (please see our testimonials).
Q. What if I have multiple companies?
Unlimited. You can use it for as many businesses or clients as you like.
Q. What can I use the software for?
Ideal for loan applications, investment pitches, budgeting, and internal planning. It shows projected cash balances and funding requirements clearly.
Q. Do you offer training?
No formal training is needed, but support is available via our free Support Forum and tutorial videos.
Q. Are there multiple versions?
No. We offer one powerful version packed with features, allowing up to 7 years of forecasting.
Do you have another question?
If the answer you are looking for is not here please either contact us using our Contact Us page, or please go to our support forum here: Free Support Forum, where will will be pleased to answer your question.