Cash Flow Statements:

a) How does the cash flow statement complement the income statement and balance sheet in financial statement analysis? Discuss the key information provided by the cash flow statement that is not available in other financial statements.

b) Explain the importance of analyzing cash flow patterns and trends when assessing the financial health and performance of a company. Provide examples of positive and negative cash flow indicators.

c) Discuss the challenges faced by financial analysts when analyzing the cash flow statement, and suggest potential strategies to overcome these challenges for more accurate financial analysis.