How to Do a Cash Flow Forecast in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Do a Cash Flow Forecast in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Short-Term Cash Flow' from the list of options.
After that, specify your preferred 'Bank Account' and 'Projection Timeframe'. Simply tap their respective menus and select your preferred option.
Hover your mouse cursor over the graph to review your projected cash flow within the selected timeframe.
Scroll down to the Projection Breakdown section, then click 'Summary View' or 'Table View' to examine the projection details more thoroughly.
On the one hand, you may also indicate specific payment dates for overdue invoices to widen the scope of your cash flow projections. Simply go to the Suggested Actions section and enter the necessary details.
Quick answer: To do a cash flow forecast in Xero, navigate to Business, select Short-Term Cash Flow, and choose your bank account and projection timeframe. Review the projected cash flow on the graph or projection breakdown, and optionally enter specific payment dates for overdue invoices in the Suggested Actions section.
About this Xero tutorial
Forecast your business cash flow in Xero by setting your timeframe, reviewing projections, and managing overdue invoice payment dates. This guide shows how to do a Cash Flow Forecast in Xero in 6 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "On the one hand, you may also indicate specific payment dates for overdue invoices to w...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to do a Cash Flow Forecast in Xero?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Do Bookkeeping in Xero, How to Edit an Invoice in Xero and How to Edit Item Codes in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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