Certificate in Working Capital Management

Working capital management is essential for maintaining a company's financial health, ensuring liquidity, improving operational efficiency, enhancing profitability, and supporting strategic growth. By attending this course, you will learn to manage working capital effectively, navigate financial challenges, achieve long-term success, and contribute to the financial stability and growth of your organization. PrerequisitesNone — open to managers at all levels

5 Days

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Course Methodology

This course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as instructor- and participant-led discussions and brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, in addition to demonstrating theoretical working capital topics. The course also features discussion of real-life case studies.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define working capital components and significance
Improve working capital through accounts receivable optimization
Observe accounts payable impact on working capital
Recognize the effect of inventory management on working capital
Explore cash management techniques
Explain various financing options for working capital
Identify and mitigate risks associated with working capital

Target Audience

Financial analysts, controllers, accountants, operations managers, procurement managers, supply chain professionals, auditors and compliance officers who need to understand working capital strategies and improve cash flow management and optimize their working capital.

Target Competencies

Cash flow analysis and optimization
Efficient receivables, inventory and payables management
Working capital financing
Working capital risk management
Financial modeling and forecasting
Performance measurement and improvement

Course Outline

Introduction to Working Capital Management
- Overview of working capital
- Definition and importance
- Components of working capital
- Working capital cycle
- Working capital impact on financial statements
Accounts Receivable Key Impact
- Credit policy and terms
- Setting credit terms
- Credit analysis and risk assessment
- Collection strategies
- Effective collection practices
- Monitoring receivables
- Expected Credit Loss provision
- Key receivables ratios
Managing Accounts Payable to Optimize Working Capital
- Payment policies
- Optimal payment strategies
- Negotiating terms with suppliers
- Cash flow impact
- Managing disbursements
- Balancing payables and cash availability
- Key payables ratios
Inventory Management Role in Working Capital
- Inventory strategies
- Types of inventories
- Impact on working capital
- Balancing inventory levels and cash flow
- Key inventory ratios
Cash and Liquidity Management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Methods for forecasting cash flow
- Managing short-term cash flow needs
- Liquidity management
- Maintaining optimal cash levels
Working Capital Financing
- Financing options
- Trade credit
- Bank loans and lines of credit
- Factoring and invoice discounting
- Cost of capital
- Evaluating financing costs
- Impact on overall financial health
Risk Management and Performance Evaluation
- Risk identification
- Types of risks in working capital management
- Mitigation strategies
- Performance metrics
- Monitoring working capital performance
- Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive improvement

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