The document discusses the cash flow statement, which measures the flow of money in and out of a business. It categorizes a company's cash receipts and disbursements into three activities: operations, investments, and financing. Cash inflows represent cash received, while cash outflows represent cash paid out. The direct method analyzes cash accounts to identify cash flow, while the indirect method starts with net income and adjusts for non-cash items. The document also provides an example cash flow statement for a hotel for one month, showing sources of funds, uses of funds, and the net cash flow.