Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management


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FI2006

23 - 27 Dec 2024

Madrid (Spain)

Hotel : Pestana CR7 Gran Vía

Cost : 5250 € Euro

Introduction

In recent years there has been a growing recognition that, in the long run, effective management of cash flow is more important than profit. Long-term cash flow is the real value of a business. It has also been recognized that there is significant potential for improved financial performance from the more effective management of working capital – both directly from immediate cash gains and reduced net interest costs, and indirectly through its impact on increased profitability and return on capital employed. A key challenge in achieving these performance improvements results from the fact that actual levels of working capital and delivery of cash flow are effectively determined by the day-to-day actions of a great many managers and staff, which in large corporations often run into tens of thousands.

This highly participative 5-day seminar covers the principles, techniques and skills involved in the effective management of cash flow and working capital in any business, blending a clear theoretical framework with extensive use of real-life examples and case studies.

Key areas covered in this program include:

  • Optimizing working capital
  • Managing accounts receivable
  • Managing inventory
  • Strategic management of cash & working capital
  • Planning, forecasting and monitoring cash and working capital
  • Financial modeling tools and techniques for cash and working capital management

Course Objectives of Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

By the end of this program you will be able to:

  • Acquire an understanding of the fundamentals of effective management of cash flow, including the optimization of the level of working capital.
  • Develop practical experience of how to manage cash flow and optimize working capital to facilitate such delivery in real-life business situations.
  • Increase personal financial skill levels
  • Develop confidence through understanding the major drivers of successful financial performance.
  • Learn a number of technical skills, all of which lead to the ability to calculate the required figures and implement them into value-adding business decisions.

Training Methodology of Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

This seminar is strongly participative, with a learning-by-doing style that makes extensive use of examples, and team-based exercises and case studies (both numeric/analytical and non-numeric/descriptive), and open discussion. A fair level of numeracy is an advantage in this course as is some prior familiarity with the financial basics of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements (although this is not essential).

The course will include refresher sessions on accounting and the basics of discounted cash flow (DCF). Each day will comprise several sessions, introducing new material to build on the learning from previous sessions. The program is designed to support the company’s organizational values, enabling employees to learn key finance skills.

Organizational Impact of Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Organizations will benefit from trained managers who will:

  • Manage cash and working capital more effectively (including inventory and accounts receivable)
  • Be pro-active in seeking and finding approaches to improve both cash and working capital management
  • Communicate the importance of improving cash and working capital management to colleagues
  • Help others to improve cash and working capital management
  • Better budget and plan cash and working capital

Personal Impact of Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

  • Understand the basic concepts of finance as it relates to their businesses
  • Read and understand balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements
  • Be aware of the singular importance of cash as the lifeblood of a business
  • Focus on key management areas of inventory accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Understand how to control and manage the cash flow of a business
  • Forecast cash flows and draft a cash budget
  • Evaluate projects based on their expected cash flows
  • Incorporate risk into financial decisions

Course Outlines of Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

DAY 1

Accounting for Cash & Performance

  • A Performance Management Model
  • The Financial Language
  • Accounting Basics
  • Cash Flow and Working Capital
  • The 3 Key Financial Statements
  • Cash Vs Profit
  • Using financial statement to manage cash and working capital

DAY 2

Measuring & Improving Performance

  • The Impact of Inflation on Financial Performance
  • Measuring Performance: Ratios and KPIs
  • Benchmarking of Performance
  • Ratios for cash and working capital management
  • Basics of working capital management
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Financial modeling for cash and working capital management
  • Spreadsheet modeling and tools and approaches

DAY 3

Strategic Cash Management

  • Cash & Cost modeling
  • The Economic Value Model
  • The Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • The Key Investment Indicators
  • Defining the Right Base Case, Sensitivity and Risk Analysis
  • Treatment of Working Capital
  • Valuing Companies and Acquisitions
  • Where Does Net Present Value (NPV) Come From?
  • The Drivers of Value
  • Learning from Experience and Delivering Project Value

DAY 4

Optimization of Working Capital

  • Optimization not Minimisation
  • Key Issues
  • Stock
  • Debtors
  • Creditors
  • Stores
  • Settlement Options
  • The Cost of Working Capital
  • Long term
  • Short term
  • Practical Examples
  • Engaging the Organisation

DAY 5

Final Session

  • Course Summary and Checklists
  • Cash Budgets & Budgeting
  • Financial Skills and Further Development
  • Open Forum
  • Course Review

The course will have a number of breakout sessions, multiple-choice, and other question and answer sessions, and case studies to demonstrate the concepts covered and provide real live practical examples, which will facilitate learning.

 

Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Advanced Cash Flow & Working Capital Management


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FI2006

23 - 27 Dec 2024

Madrid (Spain) - Pestana CR7 Gran Vía

Hotel : Pestana CR7 Gran Vía

Cost: 5250 € Euro


  About Madrid

Madrid is a city that combines its enduring history with its cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a destination that favored amongst tourists from around the world. This is a city that is very much bursting at the seams with life and its vibrant atmosphere, cultural attractions and connection with history ensure travelers have everything they could possibly want from a European city break. At the end of a flight to Madrid, there are sites to see, picturesque streets to roam and, of course, excellent shopping opportunities to explore. Visitors can immerse themselves in Madrid's fantastic local culture, its peerless art scene and world acclaimed fine dining. In fact, there is very little that Madrid doesn't have to offer.


  Things to do and places to visit in Madrid

The only problem travelers will encounter during their visit to Madrid is knowing what to do first. Sampling the mouth-watering tapas, strolling through one of the many excellent museums or even simply soaking up the atmosphere are all excellent options. Spend a sunny day wandering through the splendid squares or marvel at the intricate architecture of the churches.With so many options, flights to Madrid are great for people of any age or inclination.

When visiting Madrid, be sure to:

  • See the superb collection of art is the Museo del Prado.
  • Stroll down the Gran Via.
  • Enjoy the atmosphere of the Plaza Mayor.
  • Wander through the stunning gardens of the Parque del Buen Retiro.
  • See the beautiful mansion of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano.
  • Find quirky fashions in the Fuencarral market.
  • Try some of the many different tapas dishes.
  • Visit the statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza de Espana.
  • See the breathtaking Basilica de San Francisco El Grande.
  • Wander the Casa de Campo park, which is five times the size of Central Park.
  • Shop in the luxury boutiques of the Golden Mile.
  • Look for bargains at the El Rasto flea market.
  • See Picasso's Guernica in the Reina Sofia museum.
  • Snack on churros with chocolate.
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