Effective Cash Flow Management, Budgeting and Analysis - 47th Run

Cash flow management will always be a significant component contributing to the success of an enterprise's operation. The Effective Cash Flow Management, Budgeting & Analysis workshop is designed to discuss the main features of the cash flow statement, the techniques and methods to develop cash flow budgeting and interpretation of the performance of an organisation using cash flow statements. This workshop also highlights the important considerations when performing cash flow budgeting and interpretation of cash flow statements. Practical exercises will be employed to demonstrate the development of cash flow budgets and how to conduct an analysis of an enterprise's performance using cash flow statements.

Key Topics

Myth of "Profit"

• Definition of profits
• Subjective judgments influencing the profit figures; provisions & accruals
• Accounting rules explained: accruals & matching concepts

Cash Flow vs Profit

• Reconciliation between profits & cash flow figures
• Auditor's report & intepretations

Linking the Financial Statements

• Linking the balance sheet, profit & loss account & cash flow statement

Preparing Cash Flow Statements

• Cash flow from operating activities
• Cash flow from investing activities
• Cash flow from financing activities

Analysing Business Performance Using Cash Flow Statements

• Liquidity, solvency, profitability, financing & investing

Cash Flow Budgeting

• Planning & developing an annual budget
• Forecasting & projection of future activities: operating, investing & financing
• Preparing operating activity budgets
• Preparing cash flow budget

Cash Flow Strategies for Your Business

• Key considerations in cash flow management
• Factors to consider when designing an effective cash flow system