Cash Flow Management
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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 Statements
- Cash Flows
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Control
- Performance Measurement
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Return On Investment
- Financial Data
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Business Metrics
- Working Capital
- Capital Expenditure
- Cash Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Acumen
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There are 3 modules in this course
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.
This course is ideal for non-financial managers or professionals who seek to enhance their financial acumen to make better business decisions. No prior experience in finance is required. However, a basic understanding of business operations and strategic thinking will be beneficial.
In this module, you will receive a course overview, learn about your instructor's background, and have an opportunity to introduce yourself and meet your peers.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Meet your Instructor•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Welcome to Cash Flow Management•10 minutes
- Discussion Guidelines•10 minutes
- Report a problem with the course•5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductions•10 minutes
In this module, 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.
What's included
2 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF)•10 minutes
- Case Study Solution•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Key Takeaways•10 minutes
- Case Study•10 minutes
- Case Study Reflection Questions•10 minutes
- Module at a Glance•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
In this module, 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.
What's included
2 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
2 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Cash Cycle•8 minutes
- Case Study Solution•3 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Key Takeaways•10 minutes
- Case Study•10 minutes
- Case Study Reflection Questions•10 minutes
- Module at a Glance•10 minutes
- Share your learning experience•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
- Cash Cycle Quiz•45 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Module Reflection•10 minutes
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Reviewed on May 5, 2025
This course doesn't accurately describe how cash flow is calculated from financial statements, like the income statement and balance sheet.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Good understanding of cash flow . if its a possibility maybe more dense knowledge on the subject for another course but i like the brevity of this course
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