Mapping the operating cash cycle shows where business activity turns into cash pressure, especially for controllers who need to manage timing, not just profit. This course builds practical control over short-term cash by linking operating drivers, forecasting, working capital, financing, and cash diagnostics into one usable toolkit. By the end, learners can read the signals, test the assumptions, and choose actions that protect liquidity without guessing.
The course covers the operating cash cycle, cash conversion cycle drivers, and a rolling 13-week direct-method cash forecast tied to receivables and payables timing. It also covers receivables, payables, and inventory levers, working capital metrics and covenants, short-term financing and liquidity buffers, statement of cash flows analysis, and AI forecast validation.