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Corporate Finance Institute

Monthly Cash Flow Modeling

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These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course:  Introduction to 3-Statement Modeling

Monthly cash flow modeling course overview                            

This course is essential for finance professionals seeking to master cash flow forecasting, a critical skill for effective financial analysis. By accurately predicting cash flow, businesses can ensure liquidity, optimize financial performance, and make informed strategic decisions. In this course, you will learn to build a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast model in Excel from scratch, incorporating key assumptions, financial statements, and supporting schedules.             You will also gain expertise in forecasting revenues, operating expenses, and balance sheet changes, calculating monthly cash flow, and evaluating its impact on the company’s financial health. Additionally, the course covers how to create informative charts to visualize the cash flow profile, aiding management in decision-making. This comprehensive approach equips you with the skills to manage cash flow effectively and contribute to the financial stability and growth of your organization.  

Monthly Cash Flow Modeling Course Objectives

Key Learning Objectives:
  • Apply a structured approach to monthly cash flow modeling in Excel
  • Build up the assumptions and formulas required to forecast the business month by month
  • Understand how to forecast the financial statements based on the business plan
  • Caluclate the monthly cash flow
  • Analyze the impact of the forecast on the company’s balance sheet and capitalization
  • Output relevant graphs to illustrate the cash flow profile to management
                

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for finance professionals, analysts, and aspiring FP&A specialists seeking to enhance their skills in financial modeling and cash flow forecasting to advance their careers in corporate finance, financial planning, and strategic management.          For further CPE information, please read before purchasing: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/about/cpe-information/    

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Financial Modeling Best Practices
  • Modeling Cash Flows (Review)
  • Building Your Financial Model in Excel
  • Enhancing Your Model
  • Final Product
  • Qualified Assessment

Taught by

Tim Vipond

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