Analysis of the Cash Flow Statement

Topic 1: Analysis of the Cash Flow Statement

What can creditors, investors, and other users learn from an analysis of the cash flow statement? Why is the statement of cash flows a useful document?

Topic 2: Cash Flow From Operations

Why has cash flow from operations become increasingly important as an analytical tool?

Please answer the following questions in 100 words or more. These answers should be followed with a reference. Cite where the information came from.