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Cash Flow Forecasting

Background

Cash flow forecasting is the basis of sound liquidity management. There are basically four types of cash flow forecast: end of day/overnight position (often called operational cash), short term…

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Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Cash Forecast basics – getting the foundations right

by Rod Staples , Cash Forecast Architect and Trainer, Staples Consultancy

A robust and effective cash forecast is a vital tool for any business – so make sure you build it on the right foundations

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

One giant leap for AI: the implications for finance

by Bija Knowles

Google has announced another major step forwards for automated machine-learning technology – is this just more AI hype or are we closer to more automation in the workplace?

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Automating cash flow forecast data collection and consolidation

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

Automating the collection and consolidation of cash flow forecasting data is the first AND VITAL stage in developing an accurate and auditable forecast for your organisation

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

5 ways to avoid a cash flow crisis

by Bija Knowles

Your company's ability to operate normally can be severely hampered if cash flows dry up – here are some ideas on how to avoid this happening and what to do if it actually does

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Effective cash flow forecasting in 6 steps

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

What are the six steps that are key to an accurate and efficient cash forecast?

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

6 tips to get the gremlins out of your cash flow forecast

by Kylene Casanova

Getting the right data for a cash flow forecast with a reasonable amount of accuracy is one of the key problems for corporate treasury. These six tips could help improve your forecast

Cash & Liquidity Management

US corporates expect to increase cash reserves

by Kylene Casanova

US corporates say they plan to build their cash reserves rather than deploy cash, according to the latest quarterly survey of corporate treasury executives, by the AFP

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

The 5 skills ‘agile finance leaders’ need

by Kylene Casanova

Businesses supported by agile finance leaders with these five core skills are considerably more likely to report positive revenue growth and increasing profitability

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

The 5 ‘don’ts’ of FX risk management

by Kylene Casanova

Managing foreign currency risk is one of the top challenges for corporate treasurers at multinational organisations but what are some of the mistakes companies often make in FX hedging?

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Four ways to improve rational decision-making and forecasting

by Kylene Casanova

Getting the right cash flow data and using the right systems is part of the key to successful cash forecasting and decision-making but these soft skills will enhance treasury forecasting

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Good versus bad cash flow forecasting

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

Cashforce explore the success factors in making accurate & efficient cash forecasts

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Solving the three vital challenges in cash flow forecasting

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

Cashforce’s Nicolas Christiaen explains how to solve these challenges and what opportunities the latest technology and practices open up

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Why short-termism could stunt your financial performance

by Kylene Casanova

A study conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute has gathered data showing that companies with a long-term strategy outperform their short-termist peers on several financial metrics

Cash & Liquidity Management

Boosting cash management in a decentralised company

by Kylene Casanova

Centralisation isn't ideal for all companies and yet, decentralised companies can be at a disadvantage compared to their centralised peers, in terms of cash management and margins

Cash Flow Forecasting

Cash flow forecasting: Looking for Weak Signals

by Kylene Casanova

Forecasting the future is a tough act, but there are strategies and signals available that create a useful framework. John Parkinson at CFO explains

Operations

2016 Annual Review - 10 most read posts

by Kylene Casanova

Shell’s centralisation journey; Block chain; OpenLink bringing commodity & treasury ERM solutions together; PSD2; and KYC were the most popular items in 2016

Cash & Liquidity Management

2016 Review - January

by Kylene Casanova

How to do cash flow forecasting right; How to piss off your suppliers; Top 10 payment trends for 2016; and Treasury objectives focused on cash and liquidity

Cash & Liquidity Management

Does technology actually help you to improve your Cash Management?

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

It is a question that many companies have been asking themselves for the past few years. Innovative, dedicated technologies may be very exciting, but the question remains: Are they worth the investment?