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How does a cash budget help decide on financing arrangements?

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By projecting the size, timing, and duration of shortfalls, the cash budget indicates whether short-term finance (overdraft) or longer-term finance (loan) is appropriate, how much facility is needed, and when. Persistent shortfalls suggest structural financing needs; short, seasonal dips suggest an overdraft.
Real-world example A recurring seasonal dip points to an overdraft, while a sustained gap suggests a term loan.

Common follow-ups: Overdraft vs loan—how does the cash budget guide this? | What does a persistent shortfall indicate?

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