The statement of cash flows is one of the main financial statements. It is to accompany the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of stockholders' equity. The statement of cash flows (also known as the cash flow statement) reports.

★ The major sources and uses of cash during the period of the income statement.

★ A reconciliation of the change in an organization's cash and cash equivalents (which are reported on the beginning and ending balance sheets).

★ Supplementary information including the amount of income taxes paid, the amount of interest paid, and significant noncash investing and financing activities (such as issuing common stock in exchange for land).