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CPD Course

Building Cash Flow for Investment Decisions (CPD)

Develop practical cash flow modelling skills through online learning, covering net working capital, working capital ratios, forecasting and incremental cash flows. Designed for early-career finance professionals, business analysts and junior investment analysts.

Self-paced CPD course 100% online

 

 

30 hours Total CPD Hours
Beginner Level
GlobalU Provider

 

 

 

Programme overview

This course takes learners from accrual accounting principles through to the cash flows behind investment decisions. It covers the relationship between revenue, costs, inflows and outflows, how to calculate and interpret Net Working Capital, and the impact receivables, payables and inventory have on cash flow.

Learners will apply working capital ratios including DIO, DSO and DPO, forecast changes in working capital, and build cash flow models for investment decisions. The course also covers incremental cash flows and the impact of CAPEX, depreciation and taxation, applying these concepts to real-world investment scenarios.

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish between accrual accounting and cash flow principles
  • Analyse the relationship between revenue, costs, inflows, and outflows
  • Calculate and interpret Net Working Capital (NWC)
  • Evaluate how receivables, payables, and inventory impact cash flow
  • Apply working capital ratios (DIO, DSO, DPO) in financial analysis
  • Forecast changes in working capital using financial ratios
  • Build cash flow models for investment decisions
  • Identify and calculate incremental (relevant) cash flows
  • Evaluate the impact of CAPEX, depreciation, and taxation on cash flow
  • Apply financial concepts to real-world investment scenarios

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