Cash Flow Statement Basics

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Problem

What is a cash flow statement and its types?

Asked in the Finance Interview stage. Explain the statement clearly, distinguish its classification categories from its presentation methods, and describe how it reconciles beginning and ending cash. No company-specific financial data or numerical case is provided.

Task

Define a cash flow statement.
Identify and explain its three primary activity types.
Distinguish the direct and indirect methods for presenting operating cash flow.
Explain how the statement ties to cash on the balance sheet.