Cash shortfalls can make or break a business overnight. This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals master the foundational skills needed to predict and prevent cash crises before they happen.

Forecast Cash: Liquidity & Deficits

Forecast Cash: Liquidity & Deficits
This course is part of Accounting Operations & Automation Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI
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What you'll learn
Understanding cash float and minimum operating cash requirements is fundamental to preventing liquidity crises and maintaining business continuity.
Systematic cash flow forecasting using structured models enables proactive identification of potential shortfalls before they threaten operations.
Regular application of financial assumptions to forecasting models provides actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
The ability to predict and highlight deficit periods transforms reactive cash management into proactive financial stewardship.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will master essential cash management terminology and understand the critical concepts that form the foundation of effective cash flow management.
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Learners will build functional 7-day cash flow forecasts using structured models and financial assumptions to identify and highlight projected deficit periods.
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