Cash Flow Forecasting for Year Ahead - Wednesday 28th October

Programme Overview

Effective cash flow forecasting is essential for business continuity, resilience, and strategic decision-making—particularly when planning for the year ahead. This practical workshop guides participants through building and understanding a cash flow forecast, identifying risks, predicting financial pressure points, and strengthening financial planning. Participants will explore how money moves through a business, how to model future inflows and outflows, and how to apply forecasting to real operational decisions. The session also addresses key tax considerations that influence cash flow timing throughout the year.

Workshop Objectives: 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand and evaluate financial risk when forecasting the year ahead.
• Analyse the cash flow dynamics of their own business.
• Build, stress-test, and interpret a 12-month cash flow forecast.
• Calculate free cash flow and understand debt capacity requirements.
• Recognise the role of forward planning in maintaining business stability.
• Apply correct accounting treatments related to cash flow timing.
• Understand VAT obligations, thresholds, and rates as they impact cash flow.
• Use forecasting insights to make informed operational and investment decisions.

Delivery Method

This online workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Click the link below to see how to use Zoom.

Click here in order to find out how to use Zoom