Cash Flow Forecasting
Professional Financial Planning
and Forecasting for Wellington Businesses
Strengthening Business Performance Through Insight and Control
Expert Accountants Helping You Manage and Plan Your Cash Flow
Estimating Your Business’ Cash Flow
Accurate cash flow forecasting helps every business owner plan ahead, stay financially stable, and make confident management decisions.
Understanding how money moves through your business is essential to long-term success. Cash flow forecasting allows you to estimate future balances based on income and expenditure, so you can identify funding requirements, manage working capital, and plan for future investments. By analysing the inflow and outflow of cash across operations, you gain valuable insight into the financial health of your company and can respond quickly to changes in the market.
At Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, we provide professional business advice and financial advice to help you prepare reliable cash flow projections that support effective business planning. Whether you manage a small enterprise or a medium-sized company, we ensure your forecast covers key factors such as sales performance, production costs, supplier payments, and tax obligations. By reviewing these areas in detail, we highlight opportunities to reduce costs, manage expenses, and improve revenue through informed decisions.
Our accountants guide you through interpreting your financial data and setting realistic short-term and long-term goals. We consider external factors such as seasonal demand, pricing adjustments, or increased supply costs, ensuring your plan remains flexible and practical. Using our proven cash flow forecasting methods, you can prepare for quieter trading periods or sudden growth while maintaining control over liquidity.
We use Xero and MYOB software to deliver real-time reporting that keeps your business information accurate and accessible. These digital tools make the process more cost-effective and allow you to monitor your results with ease. Combined with our experience in business strategy and tax advice, this approach ensures you stay compliant, resilient, and ready for any financial challenge. With the support of Long + Cowan, your cash flow will always work in your favour.
Strategic Cash Flow Forecasting and Business Development
Practical financial forecasting that drives growth, strengthens planning, and supports long-term business development across Wellington and beyond.
Effective cash flow forecasting is not only about predicting future balances; it is also about shaping a stronger business. At Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, we tailor our forecasts to suit your goals, helping you identify opportunities to grow, manage risk, and allocate resources efficiently. Our team analyses your financial records, sales trends, and payment cycles to develop forecasts that enhance your business development and overall financial stability.
Short-term forecasts can highlight immediate cash needs or surplus funds that may be reinvested, while medium- and long-term forecasts reveal trends that influence your strategic decisions. With our professional financial advice, you can plan confidently for staffing, inventory, and future expansion. We ensure your forecasts align with your business strategy, giving you the insight needed to plan sustainably and improve revenue over time.
We also provide tax advice and support for company registration to ensure your business complies fully with Inland Revenue requirements. Our proactive approach helps you anticipate obligations and manage cash reserves effectively. For each client, we create a structured, cost-effective plan that combines practical reporting with long-term financial insight.
By partnering with Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, you gain more than a forecast—you gain clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for success. Our Wellington team delivers the expertise and technology needed to maintain healthy cash flow, achieve steady growth, and keep your business performing at its best.