COURSE DESCRIPTION :
Cash is the lifeblood of every business. To keep the business running smoothly there must be enough cash available for the current operation. In this course, we will introduce basic cash flow management. The participant should obtain a basic understanding of cash and cash equivalent in the financial statements and how to prepare the Statement of cash flow using a direct and indirect method as well as the preparation of a basic cash budget. It is essential in every business organization to maintain a sound cash flow position. The management should be able to invest idle cash, control and manage cash flow and have optimal cash levels. This seminar will give us the basic knowledge of handling, control, and investment of the organizational cash and cash equivalents, to ensure optimum utilization of the firm’s liquid resources.
COURSE CONTENT :
• Definition of cash management
• Concept of cash management
• Objective of cash management
• Determining the optimal cash balance using:
• Cash budget
• Cash break-even chart
• Basic internal control to protect cash
• Distinction between accrual and cash basis
• Cash and cash equivalent in the financial statements
• Nature of cash inflow/outflow from operating activities
• Nature of cash inflow/outflow from investing activities
• Nature of cash inflow/outflow from financing activities
• Preparation of Statement of cash flow using
• Direct Method
• Indirect Method
• Preparation of Simple Cash Budget