Course Schedule & Pricing
| Date | Mode | Standard | Early Bird | Group (3+) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–16 Sep 2026 | Online | $1,495 | $1,295 | $995 |
Course Overview
This intensive executive-level program equips finance, treasury, and planning professionals with advanced, practical techniques for analyzing cash flows, building resilient budgets, and supporting high-quality decisions under uncertainty.
Participants explore established and modern approaches to cash flow forecasting and budgeting, examine how behavioral patterns, seasonality, and external influences shape cash movements, and work with specialized analytical applications and AI-assisted forecasting tools.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop robust, decision-grade cash flow forecasts under uncertainty.
- Integrate seasonality, behavioral trends, and external drivers into forecasting models.
- Critically assess data quality and forecast reliability before decision use.
- Design flexible, risk-adjusted budgets that adapt to volatility.
- Leverage AI-powered tools for faster, smarter forecasting and planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cash flow management and why is it important?
Cash flow management is the process of tracking, analyzing, and optimizing the net amount of cash receipts minus cash expenses. It is crucial because it ensures the business has enough liquidity to cover its operational obligations, invest in growth, and avoid financial distress.
What is the difference between cash flow and profit?
Profit is the surplus remaining after all expenses are deducted from revenue, whereas cash flow refers to the actual money moving in and out of the business in real-time. A company can be highly profitable on paper but still go bankrupt if it faces negative cash flow due to delayed payments.
How can AI improve cash flow forecasting?
AI improves cash flow forecasting by analyzing massive datasets, identifying hidden historical patterns, and factoring in external variables (like market trends and seasonality). This allows for predictive modeling that adapts to volatility, providing much more accurate projections than manual Excel methods.
What are the three main types of cash flow?
The three main categories are Operating Cash Flow (cash generated from regular business operations), Investing Cash Flow (cash used for buying/selling assets or securities), and Financing Cash Flow (cash from investors, banks, or dividend payments).
How do you perform an effective cash flow analysis?
An effective analysis involves examining components that affect cash cycles—such as accounts receivable, inventory turnover, accounts payable, and credit terms. By applying predictive models and stress-testing scenarios, organizations can identify cash flow trends and opportunities for strategic growth.