An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Cash Forecasting & Financing, Investment, Business Valuation, and Risk Management

Creating Business Value from Appropriate Financing & Investment in Conditions of Uncertainty

NASBA

Course Introduction

You may think your financial knowledge and know-how are adequate and up-to-date – but it probably is not! 

This Cash Forecasting & Financing, Investment, Business Valuation, and Risk training course will update and develop your skills of analysing financial information and the key risks faced in today’s uncertain economic, political, and physical global business environment. It will guide you through the key steps of cash forecasting, identifying alternative financing sources, evaluating new investments, and business valuation.

Throughout this Oxford Management Centre training course, you will be able to relate your learning to real-world issues and problems. You will develop your ability to improve cash flow and profitability and generate value through acquiring the financial skills and technical knowledge that will enable you to manage more effectively.

Objectives

By the end of this Cash Forecasting & Financing, Investment, Business Valuation, and Risk training course, you will be able to:

  • Integrate the working capital cash operating cycle into the development of cash flow forecast models
  • Evaluate the alternative sources of long-term financing and their costs and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)
  • Apply the vital technique of discounted cash flow (DCF) for capital project investment appraisal using next present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), modified internal rate of return (MIRR), and equivalent annual cost (EAC) 
  • Consider the range of reasons for business valuation and apply alternative valuation models.
  • Use the analytical tools to evaluate business and financial risk, and manage interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate exposure risk

Training Methodology

This training course will utilise a variety of proven highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes syndicate and individual exercises, relevant DVD and case studies and role-play exercises. A comprehensive e-version of the training course manual including copies of all slides, handouts and checklists will be provided.

Who Should Attend?

This Cash Forecasting & Financing, Investment, Business Valuation, and Risk training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project managers and other professionals 
  • Finance directors, chief financial officers (CFOs), controllers and treasurers responsible for the financial management of the organisation
  • An any other financial and non-financial managers who wish to improve, refresh, and update their understanding of financial information analysis and their application to effective decision-making

Course Outline

Day One

Financial Planning and Forecasting Cash Flows

  • Financial Management – Scope and Role
  • Basic Financial Statements – Uses and Contents
  • Financial Statement Analysis & Evaluation
  • Cash Flow Statement – Evaluating the Past
  • Time Series Analysis, Correlation and Regression
Day Two

Working Capital Management & Optimal Cash Level

  • Forecasting Future Cash Flows & Cash Budgets
  • Cash vs Profit – Cash is King!
  • Optimal Level of Cash – Boumol Model vs Miller-Orr Model
  • Cash Conversion Cycle – Calculations & Implications
  • Working Capital Management – Optimal Level and Approaches
Day Three

Financing and Investment Appraisal – Creating Value

  • Sources of Finance – Internal and External
  • Cost of Equity, Cost of Debt, and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Choosing the Right Mix of Capital – Capital Structure Decision
  • Capital Project Investment Analysis – Capital Budgeting
  • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and Payback Method
  • DCF Methods: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified IRR (MIRR), and Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC)
  • Capital Project Risk Analysis: Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, and Simulation
Day Four

Business Valuation – Alternative Models and Applications

  • Business Valuation Overview and Uses
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Management Buyouts (MBOs), Management Buy ins (MBIs) and Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
    • Restructuring and Reorganization
  • Business Valuation Techniques
    • Discounted Cash Flow
    • Comparable Companies Analysis
  • Case Study – Application of DCF Valuation Technique
  • Case Study – Application of Comparable Comps Valuation Technique
Day Five

Managing Financial Risk

  • Uncertainty and Risk – Business Risk and Financial Risk
  • Predicting Financial Distress and Corporate Failures
  • Financial Risk Management; Strategies and Hedging Techniques
  • Derivatives – Forwards, Futures, Options and Swaps
  • Managing Interest Rate Risk and Foreign Exchange Risk

Certificate

Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.

Accreditation

NASBA

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Cash Forecasting & Financing, Investment, Business Valuation, and Risk Management
Duration
5 days
Format
Classroom, Live/Online
Language
English
Certificate
Yes
Choose the date and location that suits you:
Classroom Sessions
Amsterdam
12-16 May 2025
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Dubai
02-06 Jun 2025
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Abu Dhabi
15-19 Sep 2025
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Amsterdam
22-26 Sep 2025
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London
06-10 Apr 2026
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Amsterdam
11-15 May 2026
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Dubai
01-05 Jun 2026
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Abu Dhabi
14-18 Sep 2026
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Amsterdam
21-25 Sep 2026
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Online Sessions
Live/Online
22-26 Sep 2025
Fee: $3,950
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Live/Online
21-25 Sep 2026
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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To check on availability please call Registrar’s Office at +971 50 985 0174. If you have any questions or enquiries please feel free to contact us

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Yes, we provide assistance in securing both hotel reservations & entry visa on all our international training venues, for delegates attending our training courses. For further information / assistance, please contact our Customer Service at:

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Yes, Oxford Management Centre is accredited by the following professional bodies;

National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
The Oxford Management Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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Yes, discounts are available. For further information please call +971 50 985 0174 or email, [email protected]

Note: Discounts are not applicable with any other special offer that may be available.

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There are 2 easy ways to register:

  • Online: Select the training course you want to register for, Click the “Book Your Place” button on the course page, complete the form and click submit.
  • E-mail: Send your details to [email protected]
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We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.

For more information request, email [email protected] or call +971 50 985 0174.

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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.

While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

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The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

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Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.

Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.

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Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you the following by e-mail:

  • Registration Confirmation
  • Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)

If you register online you will receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming your registration.


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