When working with clients, KCARD often starts by looking at a current income statement (also called a Profit/Loss statement) that is in operation and helps develop a projected income statement for a new or expanded operation. This helps to show if the business is profitable now or will be profitable in the future. However, the cash flow statement is critical to understanding whether the business will be able to survive the initial startup stage or any downturns. This statement shows inflows and outflows of cash to or from the business. So what’s the difference between the two and how they are used?