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Cash-flow forecast data assembly

Use a scheduled advisory forecasting cycle to create a versioned forecast-input pack for adviser review. The design keeps source references, uncertain matches, and approval decisions visible to the responsible accountant. It coordinates an administrative handoff with version checks and an exception queue. A forecast is an assumption-driven scenario, not a prediction or assurance.

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1. Define the starting point

Start with a scheduled advisory forecasting cycle. A successful handoff produces a versioned forecast-input pack for adviser review. Define the accountable owner before connecting systems. A forecast is an assumption-driven scenario, not a prediction or assurance. A source event is a request to evaluate the current state; it is not permission to make an irreversible change.

Process owner and backup rolesWhat will count as complete?

Current handling time and exceptions

2. Walk through the process

1. Define the scenario

Record entities, horizon, currency, source cutoff, and the adviser-approved assumption set.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 1 working notes

2. Gather source balances

Read approved cash balances, receivables, payables, and known commitments with timestamps.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 2 working notes

3. Separate facts from assumptions

Label timing estimates, collection assumptions, and missing values explicitly.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 3 working notes

4. Review the input pack

An adviser checks double counting, one-off transactions, and scenario plausibility.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 4 working notes

5. Publish the reviewed version

Link the forecast to its exact inputs and limitations; do not overwrite an approved scenario silently.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 5 working notes

3. Check the information

Use invented references in this worksheet. Keep real documents and personal records in an appropriate private system.

Reference field	Working record	Check
scenario_id	scenario_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
source_cutoff	source_cutoff	Validate the date, timezone, and approved reporting or review period.
assumption_version	assumption_version	Bind approval to this exact source version; changes require review.
reviewer_id	reviewer_id	Use the authorized owner or reviewed decision; unknown values stop the handoff.

Source of truth and access boundaries

4. Verify the process

Use synthetic examples. Mark a check only after recording what actually happened.

Missing balances display unknown rather than zero.A new assumption creates a new scenario version.A repeated source event creates only one current review task.A changed source version invalidates an earlier approval.A named person can resolve an unclear or incorrect result.Work stops when the task is complete, withdrawn, or outside the agreed scope.A duplicate or interrupted handoff can be recovered without repeating a consequential action.Expected result, observed result, and recovery notes

5. Decide the next step

Your smallest reversible pilotReview date and decision

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