Financial Reporting
Demystifying Cashflow Statements
Preparation, Presentation, Conversion, and Free Cashflow Analysis
3 CPD credits on completion
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About This Course
Course Information
The learning outcomes from this CPD skills course include: Understanding cashflow statement preparation The presentation and conversion of cashflows An example of a working cashflow statement Appreciating the uses of free cashflow
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 3 units of CPD . One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This CPD course is made up of the following sections:
- Cashflow statement preparation (video)
- Cashflow statement preparation (quiz)
- Cashflow presentation and conversion (video)
- Cashflow presentation and conversion (quiz)
- Cashflow example (video)
- Cashflow example (quiz)
- Free cashflow (video)
- Free cashflow (quiz)
What You Will Learn
- Explain the direct and indirect methods for calculating cash flow from operating activities
- Identify the correct classification of items across operating, investing, and financing activities
- Calculate adjustments for depreciation, working capital changes, and non-cash items when preparing a cashflow statement
- Apply the rules for adjusting increases and decreases in inventory, trade receivables, and trade payables
- Prepare a working cashflow statement from income statement and balance sheet data
- Describe how free cashflow is derived and why it matters for financial analysis
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants responsible for preparing or reviewing statements of cash flows
- Finance professionals who need to interpret cashflow data for decision-making
- Auditors verifying the classification of cash flows under IFRS
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of the income statement and balance sheet
- Familiarity with double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting
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