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Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis

Training

In City Of London ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Class hours

    16h

By the end of this course you should be able to: Explain the differences between cash and profit Prepare a cash flow forecast Understand the concept and implications of liquidity Use ratio analysis to understand an organisation's cash flow dynamics Understand the difference between budgets and forecasts Prepare break-even analyses for business plans Work confidently with colleagues in a financial environment. Suitable for:

About this course

This course allows delegates to gain an insight into cash and liquidity management and provides an understanding of the importance of producing and analysing cash flow forecasts.

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Subjects

  • Cash Flow
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Forecasting
  • Forecasts
  • Risk Assessment
  • Debt Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • Debt Recovery
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Credit Management

Course programme

Introduction to Financial Reporting

  • History and background
  • Why is cash flow analysis important?
  • Fundamental principles and concepts
  • Key financial statements
  • Accounting conventions
  • The importance of liquidity
  • Accounting conventions
  • Difference between cash and profit

Key Financial Statements

  • The Income statement (Profit and Loss Account)
  • Balance sheet
  • Cash flow statement

Working Capital Management and Liquidity

  • What it is and why it is important?
  • Key issues
  • Distinction between profit and cash flow
  • Operational and non-operational liquidity
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Internal and external sources of finance
  • Capital expenditure

Break-Even Analysis

  • Break-even analysis
  • Gross margin and contribution analysis
  • Break-even analysis and the margin of safety

Budgeting and Forecasting

  • The role of budgets and forecasts in planning and control
  • Types of budgets
  • Budget preparation

Cash Flow Ratios

  • The use and relevance of ratios
  • Capital structure
  • Ratio analysis

Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis

Price on request