Dext + Cash Flow Forecasting: Complete Workflow
Preparing for cash flow forecasting and using Dext? Cash flow forecasting requires analysing historical bank transactions to predict future income and expenditure patterns. PDF statements can't be analysed programmatically. BankScan AI bridges the gap between your bank's PDF statements and Dext's import feature.
BankScan AI → Dext for Cash Flow Forecasting
Convert bank statement PDFs to CSV formatted for Dext import. Convert months of bank statements to Excel and use pivot tables, charts, and formulas to build accurate cash flow forecasts from real transaction data.
How It Works
Upload your bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Upload 6-12 months of historical data to establish reliable patterns for forecasting 3-12 months ahead of statements.
AI formats for Dext
Output as CSV with N/A — Dext is not a direct import target. BankScan AI outputs feed into the same accounting software that Dext publishes to (Xero, QBO, Sage). — dates in DD/MM/YYYY (for onward import to accounting software).
Import and use for cash flow forecasting
Upload into Dext and use the reconciled data for cash flow forecasting.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
Dext + Cash Flow Forecasting Features
- Dext ready — Output formatted as CSV matching Dext's expected column structure
- Smart integration — Dext's bank reconciliation view can show imported bank transactions alongside extracted receipt data, making it easy to match spend to supporting documents.
- Built for Cash Flow Forecasting — Convert months of bank statements to Excel and use pivot tables, charts, and formulas to build accurate cash flow forecasts from real transaction data.
Import for Cash Flow Forecasting into Dext
After converting your bank statements for cash flow forecasting:
- BankScan AI and Dext work together in your workflow: use BankScan AI for bank statement PDFs, Dext for receipts and invoices, then import both into your accounting software
Common Import Issues
No direct import errors — Dext and BankScan AI are complementary tools. Ensure both use the same accounting software integration for consistent reconciliation.
Dext Import for Cash Flow Forecasting
Cash flow forecasts should be updated monthly at minimum; businesses approaching cash crunches may need weekly rolling forecasts to manage survival
Convert for Dext + Cash Flow Forecasting