An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Cash Flow Management and Forecasting
Ensuring Efficient Cash Flow and Improving Financial Performance
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INTRODUCTION
Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business — the essential measure of financial health and sustainability. Without effective management, even profitable organizations can face liquidity crises that threaten operations and growth. The Cash Flow Management and Forecasting Training Course by EuroMaTech provides professionals with the practical tools and insights needed to master cash flow analysis, optimize working capital, and build accurate financial forecasts.
This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge to evaluate cash inflows and outflows, assess debt servicing capacity, and apply proven forecasting models. By developing a disciplined approach to managing liquidity, participants will enhance their organization’s ability to maintain stability in both favorable and challenging market conditions.
Through interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and financial modeling exercises, attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to strengthen cash flow forecasting, reduce financial risk, and support strategic decision-making. The course offers actionable techniques that directly improve financial and operational performance across all levels of an organization.
This Cash Flow Management Course will cover:
- The significance and interpretation of cash flow analysis
- Advanced tools and techniques for cash flow forecasting
- Working capital optimization and liquidity improvement strategies
- Evaluation of debt capacity and repayment capability
- Effective methods for sustainable cash management
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Cash Flow Management and Forecasting Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of accounting for cash flow
- Analyze and interpret cash flow statements with accuracy
- Apply strategies to optimize working capital and liquidity
- Implement effective techniques for capital investment evaluation
- Develop realistic cash flow forecasts using financial modeling tools
- Design optimal business funding and financing strategies
- Strengthen financial planning to support strategic business objectives
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Cash Flow Management Training Course is designed for finance and business professionals responsible for managing liquidity, budgeting, and cash forecasting. It is especially beneficial for:
- Financial and Accounting Professionals
- Supply Chain and Procurement Team Members
- Receivables and Payables Staff
- Planning, Budgeting, and Treasury Managers
- Capital Investment and Project Teams
- Business Controllers and Financial Analysts
It is also suitable for non-financial managers seeking to understand the role of cash flow management in improving business performance and maintaining financial stability.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Cash Flow Forecasting Course adopts an interactive, hands-on approach combining lectures, group exercises, and real-world simulations. Participants will learn through practical application, analyzing real case studies and developing cash forecasting models that can be implemented immediately in their organizations.
This methodology includes:
- Engaging presentations led by experienced finance practitioners
- Group discussions and syndicate workshops
- Practical exercises in cash forecasting and working capital management
- Case studies demonstrating real business applications
- Opportunities for peer learning and collaborative problem-solving
This participatory approach ensures delegates not only understand theoretical principles but can confidently apply them to real-life business situations.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Cash Flow Management and Forecasting Training Course by EuroMaTech provides participants with the essential skills to effectively manage liquidity, optimize cash utilization, and make informed financial decisions. By combining practical exercises with strategic insights, the course delivers a well-rounded understanding of how to analyze, forecast, and improve cash flow performance.
Delegates will progress through foundational accounting concepts, cash flow forecasting techniques, and the application of analytical tools for managing the cash cycle. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to build accurate forecasts, enhance working capital efficiency, and sustain financial resilience in dynamic market conditions.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Introduction to Cash Flow Management
- Understanding the Importance of Cash Flow Management
- Fundamentals of Cash Flow and Working Capital
- Principles of Business Accounting and Financial Statements
- How Profit is Different Than Cash Flow
- Analysis of Cash Flow Statement
- The Drivers of Cash Flow, Liquidity and Solvency
Day 2: Significance of Working Capital
- Cash Flow and Working Capital
- Recognizing the Working Capital Cycle
- Techniques to Improve Inventories and Accounts Receivable Management
- Key Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Ratios
- Improving Efficiency of the Cash Cycle
- Enhancing Financial Systems to Improve Cash Flow
Day 3: Enhancing Operating Cash Flows
- Significance of Operating Cash Flow
- Cost Behaviour and Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis
- What Drivers Profits and Shareholder Value
- Improving Return on Investment
- Boosting Asset Management Efficiency
Day 4: Sources of Finance and Capital Budgeting
- Meaning, Nature, and Significance of Business Finance
- Sources of Business Finance
- Analysing and Managing Capital Structure
- Calculating the Cost of Capital
- Key Principles of Capital Budgeting
- Capital Investment Decision-Making Using Cash Flow Method
- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Using Excel Modelling
Day 5: Techniques of Cash Flow Forecasting
- Methods to Managing Cash Resources
- Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques
- Risk Management Approach to Cash Flow Forecasting
- Techniques for Managing Risk
- Sensitivity Analysis of Cash Flow Forecasts
- Best Practices in Cash Management
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
