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Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

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The basic objective of cash flow management is to understand and minimize the cost of processing and managing cash flows both externally with other companies and organizations and internally…

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Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Four cornerstones for a reliable cashflow forecast

by Nicolas Christiaen , CEO & Founder, Cashforce

Nicolas Christian, CEO at Cashforce, contrasts the functionality of dedicated cash flow forecasting platforms such as Cashforce's with the approach of a classic TMS in producing reliable cash flow forecasts.

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Data can help CFOs overcome their own biases – Deloitte

by Bija Knowles

You would expect a close correlation between capital expenditure and return on investment – but studies show this isn't the case, as human bias often gets in the way of rational decision-making

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Realities of Cash Forecasting - a consultant’s view (Re-recording)

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

Rod Staples, Cash Forecast Specialist, Staples Consultancy presents his consultants view that cash flow forecasting must start with developing inclusive and complementary cash forecasting objectives

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Big data and the corporate treasurer

by Bija Knowles

How can big data be meaningful for corporate treasury? This is one of the questions addressed in Journeys to Treasury, the 2017 report from BNP Paribas. PwC, the EACT and SAP

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 & Liquidity Management

Signs of our times

by Jack Large

Deloitte’s purchase of Blab, McKinsey primer on GDPR, PSD2, PwC’s KYC ‘quick’ guide, South Africa feeling KYC pain, predictive analaytics, big data, and cyber liability insurance

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

4 ways to make sure corporate assets generate revenue

by Kylene Casanova

Managing corporate assets efficiently is a key factor for overall business success, enabling companies to adapt successfully to changing markets and evolving business models

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

In treasury, it’s better to be rational than intelligent

by Kylene Casanova

We humans are innately bad at predicting the future but here are some ways in which treasury could benefit from the study of people with above-average forecasting skills

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

Tech & market trends changing how corporates use SSCs

by Kylene Casanova

The way companies are using shared service centres is changing rapidly, influenced by technology and a changing marketplace, according to a survey by Deloitte

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

5 ways to prepare for treasury change

by Kylene Casanova

If your treasury is thinking about taking on a transformational project, what are some of the key factors to consider before you even begin?