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Provides an array of professional business and financial training services that stem from improving a corporate's treasury workflow —all the way to efficient, finance training programs.

Course Overview

The Cash Flow Statement Analysis course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of cash flow statements and their significance in financial analysis. Starting with the basics of cash basis versus accrual basis accounting, the course covers the purpose, importance, and components of cash flow statements. Participants will learn to analyze cash flow engines and activities, identify sources and uses of cash, conduct ratio analysis, and apply these concepts through practical case studies.

Learning Outcome

Explain the purpose of the cash flow statement and its importance in financial analysis.

Identify the key components and formats of cash flow statements.

Define cash flow engines and activities, including operating, investing, and financing activities.

Analyze the impact of each activity on a company's cash position.

Familiarize with different formats of cash flow statements

Conduct ratio analysis using cash flow statement data to assess liquidity, solvency, and operational efficiency.

Course Outline

  • Accrual Basis and Cash Basis
  • What is Cash?
  • Profit Vs. Cash
  • Cash and Cash Flow
  • What are the Financial Statements

  • What is Purpose of Cash Flow Statement
  • Importance of Cash Flow Statement


  • Cash Flow Statement Formats
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Ratio Analysis
  • Case Study

Who Should Attend

Finance professionals, including analysts, managers, and executives, involved in financial statement analysis and reporting.=Accounting professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of cash flow statement analysis.=Business owners and entrepreneurs interested in evaluating their company's cash flow performance.=Students pursuing degrees or certifications in finance, accounting, or business administration.