A working sheet that writes to nothing
On top of the real due dates you can move a date, split a payment or add a hypothetical line and see what happens to the balance. Nothing here touches invoices, customers or the bank — it is a scenario, and it is labelled as one.
Planning in a spreadsheet drifts from reality
A separate spreadsheet is accurate on the day it is built. A week later the invoices have moved and the plan has not.
Planning on top of the live data means the baseline is always current and only your assumptions are hypothetical.
Unofficial on purpose
A planning screen that quietly edits records is dangerous. The banner says what it is, and the scenario is shown next to the real figures rather than replacing them.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cash plan change my records?
No. It is a scenario layer; invoices, customer accounts and the bank are untouched.
Can I compare a scenario with reality?
Yes. The lowest balance and period end are shown for both.