Cash Flow Analysis & Financial Planning (Foundations)

Managing the cash flow of a business is one of the Treasurer’s main roles. This requires the ability to understand the cash flow dynamics – particularly its growth and volatility – of the business and then design a financial strategy that best supports the business. This responsibility ranges from short-term cash management to long-term financial planning. This module explains how to analyse the cash flow dynamics of a business and assess the key cash flow risks to the business. Upon successful completion of this module, participants will be able to: 1. analyse an organisation’s cash flow, and analyse the different dynamics of operating, investing, and financing cash flows; 2. prepare financial projections for an organisation which assess short, medium and longer term financial risks; 3. critically evaluate financial projections to assess their robustness and suitability for decision making; and 4. prepare recommendations concerning the funding requirements and risks in the short, medium and longer term. Delivery details: • This microcredential is a self-directed online module. • Volume of learning is 10-15 hours. • Learning activities include case studies, videos, and quizzes. Successful completion of the module provides a pathway towards the Foundations of Treasury Management unit within the Certificate in Corporate Treasury. The Certificate in Corporate Treasury is a key milestone for accreditation by the Australian Corporate Treasury Association (ACTA) for corporate treasury professionals.