Learn how to create a statement of cash flow for your organisation, including the three core sections 'operating', 'investing', and 'financing'.
Description
Learn how to create a statement of cash flow for your organisation. This course will introduce you to the statement of cash flow, including the three core sections - operating, investing and financing activities. Through the completion of exercises and practical examples, you'll be able to explain the components of the statement and gain experience in applying the disclosure requirements of IAS 7.
Key topics:
- The importance of the statement of cash flow
- An overview of the accounting standard IAS 7
- The structure of the statement of cash flow
- How to convert from accrual to cash-based information
- Analysing and reconstructing ledgers to obtain cash flow information
This course consists of one online course and one online assessment.
Learning objectives
- Recognise the components of the statement of cash flow and how to convert accrual data into cash flow data
- Prepare a statement of cash flow using the direct and indirect methods through practical examples, including note disclosures
- Prepare a comprehensive, consolidated statement of cash flows with associated notes incorporating both the acquisition and disposal of a subsidiary entity
- Examine high profile corporate collapses involving cash flow
Audience
This online course is specifically designed for finance professionals who are involved in:
- external reporting
- financial management
- accounting administration
- management accounting
- financial accounting