In this course, you will learn the importance of Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) as critical metrics for assessing a company’s financial health and investment attractiveness. Additionally, you will unpack the cash conversion cycle’s components to appreciate how effectively managing receivables, inventory, and payables can improve a company’s liquidity and operational efficiency. You will apply these concepts by performing financial analyses and completing practical assessments on cash flow management.
Cash Flow Management
Cash Flow Management
This course is part of Financial Management Specialization
Instructor: Joseph Perfetti
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What you'll learn
Assess a company's financial health using Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) metrics.
Review and optimize the components of the cash conversion cycle.
Apply cash flow management techniques to improve liquidity and operational efficiency.
Skills you'll gain
- Financial Data
- Cash Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Working Capital
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Acumen
- Return On Investment
- Financial Statements
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash Flows
- Performance Measurement
- Inventory Control
- Capital Expenditure
- Business Metrics
- Financial Analysis
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This course doesn't accurately describe how cash flow is calculated from financial statements, like the income statement and balance sheet.
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