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What Is CFFP™ (Cash Flow Future Pairing)?
CFFP™ — or Cash Flow Future Pairing — is a proprietary cash flow forecasting model created by Shishir Khadka to give business owners a forward-looking view of their true liquidity position.
It works by pairing future-dated inflows (like expected patient payments, plan income, or NHS receipts) against future-dated outflows (like payroll, tax, supplier payments, and drawings).
This pairing reveals timing gaps, cash stress points, and safe drawing zones — weeks or even months in advance.
CFFP™ is at the heart of DentPulse’s cash flow forecasting engine, giving owners control without spreadsheets or guesswork.
Learn more: ShishirKhadka.com
Why CFFP™ Matters for Dental Practice Owners
Most dentists only track cash today.
But problems don’t start today — they start 6–8 weeks out and only hit your account later.
CFFP™ flips the mindset:
💬 “Can I take £7K out this month?”
🔁 becomes
💬 “Will I still be okay six weeks from now if I do?”
Example:
| Week | Inflow | Outflow | Net Position |
| Aug 1 | £38,500 | £31,800 | +£6,700 |
| Aug 15 | £29,000 | £38,200 | –£9,200 |
| Aug 29 | £40,100 | £33,500 | +£6,600 |
→ CFFP™ highlights a cash dip in mid-August — so you can act before it hits.
How CFFP™ Works Inside DentPulse
| Feature | Function |
| Inflow Forecasting | Predicts future payments from NHS, plans, treatments |
| Outflow Forecasting | Models future expenses, drawings, tax, payroll |
| Weekly Pairing Engine | Matches week-by-week inflows vs outflows |
| Cash Gap Alerts | Flags when outflows exceed upcoming inflows |
| Take-Home Validator | Stops unsafe drawings based on future timing risk |
CFFP™ turns DentPulse from a reporting tool into a decision engine.
What’s Unique About CFFP™?
| Traditional Cash View | CFFP™ View |
| Shows today’s balance | Shows 13-week forward path |
| Reactive (backward-looking) | Proactive (decision-making) |
| Ignores upcoming tax, clawback, drawings | Includes all future known events |
| Based on bank feeds | Based on treatment plans, payroll, and known costs |
| Driven by accountant | Controlled by owner in real time |
CFFP™ creates the space for confidence, planning, and prevention.
DentPulse Tip™
Cash flow doesn’t fail because of what’s in the bank.
It fails because of what’s coming — and when.
CFFP™ shows the future before it becomes a problem.
Related Glossary Terms
- 12-Week Cash Buffer – Safety net aligned to CFFP™ timeline
- Cash Flow Gap – Negative pairing moment (outflows > inflows)
- PTP™ – Checks if personal drawings are safe after future pairing
- Deferred Income – Future inflow that may appear early in cash today
- NHS Receivables – Typically lagging 4–8 weeks, so crucial to pair correctly
Glossary Summary Table
| Term | Meaning |
| CFFP™ | Cash Flow Future Pairing — a model that aligns future inflow/outflow timing |
| Created by | Shishir Khadka – ShishirKhadka.com |
| Purpose | Reveal liquidity danger zones and make safe financial decisions |
| DentPulse Advantage | Automatically pairs all expected inflows and outflows, with alerts and forecasts |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shishir Khadka