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Accounting & Assurance

Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis (On-Demand - CFI)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

In this Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis course, we look at how companies manage their cash flow. We will explore both the operating cash flow cycle and the investing cash flow cycle. We use real-world examples to calculate a company’s working capital funding gap. Then we will go over important strategies companies can use to optimize their working capital accounts. From there we will look at the longer-term investments such as sustaining or expansionary capital expenditures. We will assess the payback time on a project and look at the return on investment. In the end, we'll combine what we learned and produce a cash flow statement to compare key metrics such as net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Real-world examples are used to calculate a company’s working capital funding gap. The course will then go over important strategies companies can use to optimize their working capital accounts.

From there, longer-term investments such as sustaining or expansionary capital expenditures are looked at. We will assess Payback time on a project is assessed and you will look at the return on investment.

In the end, you will combine what we learned and produce a cash flow statement to compare key metrics such as net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow.

Applicable for

This Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis course is perfect for any aspiring credit analysts working in insurance, underwriting, rating agencies, commercial lending, corporate credit analysis, and other areas of credit evaluation.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:        

  • discuss the difference between a company's short-term operating cash flow and long-term investing cash flow
  • compare working capital objectives and capital investment objectives
  • calculate working capital funding gap, investment payback and return on investment
  • use a company's financial statement to conduct a cash flow analysis and compare key metrics

Content

This course explores how businesses manage short-term and long-term cash flows through the operating and investing cash flow cycles. Learners calculate a company’s working capital funding gap using real-world examples and examine strategies to optimize working capital. The course then shifts focus to capital expenditures, where learners assess payback periods and return on investment. Finally, participants build a cash flow statement and compare metrics like net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow to evaluate overall financial performance.

Course Content Created: July 2019

The information is current as of the creation  or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Course Details
Cost
$158
Members
$168
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
4
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Accounting & Assurance

Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis (On-Demand - CFI)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$158
Members
$168
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
4
Credits

Overview

In this Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis course, we look at how companies manage their cash flow. We will explore both the operating cash flow cycle and the investing cash flow cycle. We use real-world examples to calculate a company’s working capital funding gap. Then we will go over important strategies companies can use to optimize their working capital accounts. From there we will look at the longer-term investments such as sustaining or expansionary capital expenditures. We will assess the payback time on a project and look at the return on investment. In the end, we'll combine what we learned and produce a cash flow statement to compare key metrics such as net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Real-world examples are used to calculate a company’s working capital funding gap. The course will then go over important strategies companies can use to optimize their working capital accounts.

From there, longer-term investments such as sustaining or expansionary capital expenditures are looked at. We will assess Payback time on a project is assessed and you will look at the return on investment.

In the end, you will combine what we learned and produce a cash flow statement to compare key metrics such as net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow.

Applicable for

This Cash Flow Cycles and Analysis course is perfect for any aspiring credit analysts working in insurance, underwriting, rating agencies, commercial lending, corporate credit analysis, and other areas of credit evaluation.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:        

  • discuss the difference between a company's short-term operating cash flow and long-term investing cash flow
  • compare working capital objectives and capital investment objectives
  • calculate working capital funding gap, investment payback and return on investment
  • use a company's financial statement to conduct a cash flow analysis and compare key metrics

Content

This course explores how businesses manage short-term and long-term cash flows through the operating and investing cash flow cycles. Learners calculate a company’s working capital funding gap using real-world examples and examine strategies to optimize working capital. The course then shifts focus to capital expenditures, where learners assess payback periods and return on investment. Finally, participants build a cash flow statement and compare metrics like net income, EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and free cash flow to evaluate overall financial performance.

Course Content Created: July 2019

The information is current as of the creation  or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CFI. Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) courses are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. The instructions on how to access this course will be included on your registration confirmation.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.