Forecast Cash: Liquidity & Deficits

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Forecast Cash: Liquidity & Deficits

This course is part of Accounting Operations & Automation Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understanding cash float and minimum operating cash requirements is fundamental to preventing liquidity crises and maintaining business continuity.
Systematic cash flow forecasting using structured models enables proactive identification of potential shortfalls before they threaten operations.
Regular application of financial assumptions to forecasting models provides actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
The ability to predict and highlight deficit periods transforms reactive cash management into proactive financial stewardship.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Cash shortfalls can make or break a business overnight. This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals master the foundational skills needed to predict and prevent cash crises before they happen.

By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently define critical cash management terminology and build accurate 7-day cash flow forecasts that identify potential liquidity deficits. You'll master the concepts of cash float and minimum operating cash while learning to systematically apply financial assumptions in Excel and QuickBooks to create actionable forecasts that protect business operations. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define the concepts of cash float and minimum operating cash Apply financial assumptions to a cash flow model to forecast short-term liquidity and identify deficits This course is unique because it bridges theoretical cash management concepts with hands-on forecasting practice, giving you immediate tools to safeguard your organization's financial stability. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic accounting principles and familiarity with Excel or similar spreadsheet software.e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.

Learners will master essential cash management terminology and understand the critical concepts that form the foundation of effective cash flow management.

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2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videos Total 9 minutes

Cash Management Terminology Matters in Accounting 4 minutes
Identifying Cash Float and Minimum Operating Cash in QuickBooks 5 minutes

1 reading Total 8 minutes

Essential Cash Management Concepts for Accounting Professionals 8 minutes

2 assignments Total 18 minutes

Cash Management Analysis for Small Business Advisory 15 minutes
Cash Management Concepts Knowledge Check 3 minutes

Learners will build functional 7-day cash flow forecasts using structured models and financial assumptions to identify and highlight projected deficit periods.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

2 videos Total 9 minutes

Accurate Cash Flow Forecasting Saves Businesses 3 minutes
Creating a 7-Day Cash Flow Forecast in Excel 6 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Building Effective Cash Flow Forecasting Models 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 33 minutes

Cash Flow Forecasting Mastery Assessment 12 minutes
Build Your Own Cash Flow Forecasting Template 18 minutes
Cash Flow Forecasting Application Knowledge Check 3 minutes

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