Difference Between Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

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BASIS FOR COMPARISON	CASH FLOW	FREE CASH FLOW
Meaning	Movement of cash of an organization, resulting in either increase or decrease of its cash is known as cash flow.	Cash available with the organization to be distributed among security holders is known as free cash flow.
Calculation	The sum total of Operating, Investing and Financing cash flows.	Operating Cash flows less Capital Expenditure.
Advantage	Helpful in determining the liquidity of the company.	Helpful in determining a company's financial health.

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