The structuring of cash flow information as part of strategic management accounting

Abstract

Subject. Considered together with assets, liabilities, financial results, cash flows give a comprehensive view of the company's position and its market value. Such estimates are important for strategic management and should be based on the reliable information, which may proceed from strategic management reporting. Objectives. I outline aspects for structuring the cash flow information as part of strategic management reporting. Methods. Practical recommendations are based on proceedings of the Russian and foreign scholars, methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization. Results. The article presents methodological principles for structuring the cash flow information, which are focused on aspects, subjects of strategic control and regulation, key strategic benchmarks of net cash flows, its balance, significance for key strategic values, as they shape the structure, content and purpose of the strategic management statement on cash flows. Conclusions and Relevance. The aspects for structuring the cash flow information help develop methodological principles for strategic management reporting and accounting and improve the quality of information supplied for strategic management. The findings are of practical significance for enhancing strategic management reporting on cash flows so as to improve the quality of available information for assessing the financial position and an increment of the market value of a company.