An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Managing the Cash Cycle
Accounts Receivable and Payable Best Practices
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
The Cash Cycle Management Course by EuroMaTech provides participants with the tools and knowledge to effectively plan, manage, and control the flow of cash within an organization. Effective cash cycle management is a vital element of financial stability, influencing liquidity, profitability, and operational success. Through this comprehensive learning experience, participants will discover proven methods to strengthen their organization’s working capital and improve financial efficiency.
This Managing Cash Cycle Course equips professionals with practical techniques for optimizing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Participants will explore the strategic balance between credit extension, collections, supplier payments, and cash flow management, ensuring stronger financial governance and reduced risk exposure.
By attending this EuroMaTech course, participants will gain the ability to align financial activities with business strategy and enhance their organization’s profitability. The knowledge and tools gained can be applied immediately to improve liquidity, streamline operations, and support long-term business growth.
Key highlights of Managing Cash Cycle Course:
- Understanding how credit and cash cycles affect profitability
- Applying effective tools to manage receivables and payables
- Reducing bad debts and improving collection efficiency
- Managing working capital to optimize cash flow
- Learning global best practices for managing financial transactions
MODULES
This EuroMaTech 10-day training course, comprises of two parts, as detailed below:
MODULE I - Accounts Receivable
MODULE II - Accounts Payable
Each module has been developed distinctly, such that it can be attended as an individual 5-day training course. However, for optimum training outcome, participants are encouraged to attend Module 1 and Module 2, as a complete 2-week training course.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The Managing Cash Cycle Course aims to enable participants to:
- Apply the fundamentals of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow management
- Integrate effective transactional management systems to achieve best practice
- Evaluate payment methods and improve cash management procedures
- Incorporate risk and uncertainty into financial planning and forecasting
- Recognize international best practices through real-world case studies across multiple industries
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech Cash Cycle Management Course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their financial and working capital management capabilities, including:
- Finance Executives and Managers
- Accountants and Financial Controllers
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Professionals
- Treasury and Cash Flow Officers
- Professionals involved in transactional finance operations
- Individuals aiming to enhance their understanding of how working capital efficiency drives profitability
This 10-day course is also beneficial for those already involved in these functions who wish to develop advanced tools to achieve measurable improvements in performance.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The EuroMaTech Cash Cycle Management Course utilizes an interactive learning approach that combines presentations, discussions, and practical exercises. The instructor engages participants through applied learning and real-world financial examples, ensuring that each delegate gains not only theoretical understanding but also the ability to implement new concepts immediately within their organization. The methodology encourages active participation and knowledge exchange to reinforce practical competence.
TRAINING SUMMARY
Effective management of the cash cycle is critical for achieving sustainable business success. This Managing Cash Cycle Course by EuroMaTech provides participants with a thorough understanding of how to balance working capital components to maintain liquidity and profitability.
Throughout this training, participants will examine strategies to manage both inflows and outflows of cash, improve forecasting accuracy, and support better investment and financing decisions. By completing this course, delegates will have the tools and insights needed to optimize financial performance, minimize risk, and ensure that their organization’s cash flow is managed with precision and control.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Module 1: Accounts Receivable
Day 1: Accounts Receivable & Working Capital Management
- Working Capital and Cash Management
- The Cash Flow Cycle
- Accounts Receivable & The ‘Order to Cash’ Process
- Terms of Trading & International Trade Terms
- Understanding “Risk” in “Credit”
- Understanding “The Cost of Credit
Day 2: Assessing Customer Creditworthiness
- Methods of Assessment
- Credit Rating
- Tools and Techniques of Financial Analysis: Common Size Analysis; Ratios; Trends;
- Cash Flow Analysis & Evaluation
- Financial Distress and the Altman’s Z Score-Type Analyses
- Post Credit Analysis
Day 3: Developing Effective Strategies to Maximise Cash Collection
- The Collection Process from Order to Cash
- Using Work Flow Management to Maximize Collector Performance
- Identifying Effective “Pre-Delinquency” Collection Campaigns
- Collection Strategies & Techniques
- Eliminating Barriers to Payment
- Appropriate Internal and External Escalation Steps
Day 4: Managing the Receivables Ledger
- Developing Effective Internal Relationships to Maximize Performance
- Setting Targets and Tracking Performance
- Managing Information
- Defining Meaningful KPI’s Across the Company
- Latest Developments in Accounts Receivable
Day 5: Post Delinquency Activities
- Defining “Post-Delinquency” Activities
- Recognizing Excuses and Delaying Tactics
- Building Relationships with Customers
- Negotiation Skills for Successful Collections
- Providing Solutions to Non-Payment
- Liquidation & Capital Restructure Agreements
Module 2: Accounts Payable
Day 6: Achieving World Class in the Accounts Payable Processes
- The Accounts Payable Process from Procurement to Financial Statement
- Identifying Risks in the Process
- Best Practice in Accounts Payable
- Invoive Handling, Avoiding Duplicate Payments and the Approval Processes
- The Function/Role of Accounts Payable
- Improve Efficiency
- Manage Risk
- Improve Cashflow & Investment
- Improve the Supply Chain
Day 7: Accounts Payable & Procurement
- The Procurement Process
- Master Vendor File Management
- Procurement Decisions dealing Quality, Price, Exchange Rates & International Payments
- Porters 5 Forces Model
- Negotiating Credit
- PIF v Trading Company Objectives
Day 8: Accounts Payable Issues
- Internal & External Fraud
- Taxation
- Travel & Entertainment
- Cash Advances and Employee Reimbursement
- Bank Reconciliation
Day 9: Maintaining Relationships & the Supply Chain
- Linking Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Treasury & Accounts
- Internal Issues & Improving Relationships
- Managing Vendor Relationships & the Supply Chain
- The Suppliers View - Lessons from Accounts Receivable
- Moving from Supplier to Partner
Day 10: Accounts Payable, Cash Flow & Financial Accounting
- Accounting and financial information: Accounts Payable in context
- Cash Flow and Working Capital
- Managing Working Capital & the Cash Flow Cycle
- Liaising with Finance & Treasury to improve Cashflow & Investment
- Exchange Rate 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.
FAQ
EuroMaTech provides a range of ISO certification and compliance training courses, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Training
These courses help organizations adopt internationally recognized standards and improve their overall performance.
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- Visit the EuroMaTech website, browse the available courses, and follow the online registration process.
- Contact EuroMaTech’s support team for assistance with course selection or inquiries about corporate training solutions.
EuroMaTech stands out as a leader in training and professional development due to:
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
- Accreditations from leading institutions, ensuring top-tier course quality and recognition.
- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
- A focus on innovation and future-ready learning models, including blended and digital training.
- Long-term partnerships with organizations globally, ensuring sustained success through talent development.
EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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