Introduction
Working Capital Management focuses on balancing current assets and liabilities to ensure optimal liquidity and operational efficiency. This course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to master the complexities of working capital. By gaining a deep knowledge of balancing cash flow, optimizing inventory management, and managing receivables/payables cycles, participants will be prepared to make informed decisions that enhance financial performance and ensure long-term success. Mastering these critical financial management skills enables participants to strengthen resilience, maximize profitability, and propel organizational success in today’s competitive business landscape.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
Working Capital Management
- Definition and importance of working capital.
- Components of working capital.
- Cash conversion cycle (CCC) and its significance
- Operating cycle and its relationship to working capital.
Cash Flow Management
- Cash management solutions and tools.
- Cash flow forecasting in WCM
- Cash flow forecasting methods.
- Strategies for smoothing cash flow fluctuations
- Cash Flow budgeting and control techniques.
Inventory & Receivables Management
- Just-in-Time (JIT) and (EOQ) Models
- Inventory optimization techniques
- Strategies for optimizing accounts receivable processes.
- Effective credit policies to manage customer risk.
- Managing invoices and collecting receivables.
- The role of customer relationships in receivable management.
Payables & Credit Management
- Vendor management and payment terms negotiation.
- Strategies for optimizing accounts payable.
- Developing effective credit policies.
- Evaluating creditworthiness and mitigating credit risks
Financial Ratios & Performance Measurement
- Analysis of liquidity ratios and efficiency ratios.
- Using ratios to assess working capital efficiency.
- Designing strategies to optimize working capital levels.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore the components of working capital and its significance in financial management.
- Improve the efficiency of cash conversion cycles and operating cycles.
- Master the techniques for accurate cash flow forecasting and risk mitigation.
- Interpret and utilize key financial ratios related to liquidity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Explore the policies to optimize working capital levels and enhance financial performance.
- Improve operational workflows to maximize working capital efficiency.
This course is ideal for:
- Finance managers & directors.
- Financial analysts.
- Treasury & cash managers.
- Accountants & auditors.
- Entrepreneurs & business owners.
- Consultants & advisors.
- Supply Chain & operations managers.
- Risk managers.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 |
| 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| 29/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| 28/07/2025 | 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 |
| 20/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| 12/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 27/05/2025 | 24/06/2025 | 22/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 |
| 16/09/2025 | 14/10/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 09/12/2025 |
| 06/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
