Every finance professional should master the mechanics of how to put together a cash flow statement, and understand the differences between the direct and indirect methods of cash flow reporting. But things become more interesting when you start to attach meaning to the numbers.
What does the cash flow footprint look like for an embryonic company like Tesla? What about a retail company with an optimized supply chain like Walmart? Or a capital-intensive oil and gas company like Shell? How does cash flow relate to strategy? How do companies use non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) cash flow metrics to tell the story of their performance?
Philip de Vroe, The Finance Storyteller, helps you discuss cash flow with your business stakeholders using fresh insights and illustrative benchmarks.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the elements of the direct method versus the indirect method of cash flow reporting
- Identify the main differences between Cash (Flow) From Operating Activities (CFOA) and net income
- Discover how the cash flow patterns of companies vary by industry and by stage of maturity of the company
- Recognize GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) versus non-GAAP metrics in cash flow reporting
- Explore the role of dividends in the strategic decisions that companies make in the area of cash and cash flow
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Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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