Tracking cash flow is essential for monitoring your business’s financial health. But manually exporting QuickBooks Cash Flow reports to Excel is time-consuming and error-prone.
This guide shows you how to create a live connection between QuickBooks and Excel, giving you real-time cash flow data for better financial decision-making.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Install Coefficient from the Office Add-ins store
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Step 2:
Connect your QuickBooks account to Excel
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Step 3:
Import the Cash Flow report using Coefficient
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Step 4:
Set up auto-refresh to keep your data updated
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Step 5:
Create custom views and dashboards with your cash flow data
How to Import QuickBooks Cash Flow Report into Excel
Follow these steps to import your QuickBooks Cash Flow report directly into Excel:
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect to QuickBooks
- Open Excel and go to the Insert tab
- Click on “Get Add-ins” in the ribbon
- Search for “Coefficient” in the Office Add-ins store
- Click “Add” to install Coefficient
- Once installed, open the Coefficient sidebar by clicking on the Coefficient icon in the ribbon
- Click “Import Data” in the sidebar
- Select “QuickBooks” from the list of available connectors
- Follow the authentication prompts to connect your QuickBooks account

Step 2: Import the Cash Flow Report
- In the Coefficient sidebar, select “Import from Reports”
- Browse through the available reports and select “Cash Flow”
- Choose your desired date range and any other filters you want to apply
- Select the destination cell in your Excel spreadsheet where you want the data to appear
- Click “Import” to bring your Cash Flow report into Excel

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
- Click on the “…” menu next to your imported data
- Select “Schedule Refresh”
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
- Set specific times for the refresh to occur
- Click “Save” to activate automatic refreshes

Now your QuickBooks Cash Flow report is live in Excel! You can format the data, create charts, or build custom dashboards while maintaining a live connection to your QuickBooks data.
Available QuickBooks Reports and Objects in Coefficient
Coefficient allows you to import various reports and objects from QuickBooks. Here’s what’s available:
Reports
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow
- Profit And Loss
- Transaction List
- A/R Aging Summary
- General Ledger
- A/P Aging Detail
- A/P Aging Summary
- A/R Aging Detail
Objects
- Account
- Invoice
- Customer
- Payment
- Bill
- Purchase
- Class
- Vendor
- Bill Payment
- Purchase Order
- Journal Entry
- Sales Receipt
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Resources
Looking for more ways to leverage your QuickBooks data? Check out these resources:
- Free QuickBooks Reports and Dashboards for Google Sheets
- How to Connect QuickBooks to Excel
- How to Connect QuickBooks to Google Sheets
- QuickBooks Excel Integrations
Conclusion
Importing your QuickBooks Cash Flow report into Excel using Coefficient eliminates manual exports and gives you real-time financial data. With automatic refreshes and powerful visualization tools, you can make better financial decisions based on the most current information.
Start using Coefficient today to streamline your financial reporting and gain deeper insights into your business’s cash flow.
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