Operating activities are the day-to-day activities related to running a business. Non-operating activities are one-time transaction unrelated to core operations.
For example, a cleaning company's operating activities include collecting invoice payments, paying staff wages, and purchasing supplies — while selling an old van at a $5,000 gain is a non-operating activity. Lenders focus primarily on cash generated from operating activities to evaluate debt serviceability.
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