09/24/2026
A healthy bank balance today does not tell you what cash will look like next month.
For a growing law firm, a rolling 13-week cash forecast connects expected collections with the timing of payroll, operating expenses, tax payments and owner distributions.
Start with operating cash, map the weeks ahead and look for the lowest projected balance. Then ask: what changes if collections arrive late or an unexpected cost comes up?
Update the forecast weekly as actual receipts and payments come in. It is a planning tool—not a guarantee—but it can give you more time to make informed decisions.
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