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Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis
Training
In City Of London ()
Description
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Type
Training
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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.
Reviews
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