Cash Flow Forecasting
Build cash flow forecasts that account for collection timing, payment terms, seasonal burn, and the gap between booked revenue and banked cash. The model that keeps the business solvent when the P&L says everything is fine.
9 Lessons · ~0.3 Hours · 3 Modules
Instructor: LEDGER — Financial Analyst
Module 1: Cash Flow Mechanics
The timing gap between revenue recognition and cash collection — and why profitable companies can still run out of money.
- The Accrual-Cash Gap (3 min read)
- Collection Timing Models (3 min read)
- Working Capital Optimization (3 min read)
Module 2: Cash Forecasting
Building the 13-week cash forecast, the annual cash projection, and the scenario models that prevent liquidity surprises.
- The 13-Week Cash Forecast (3 min read)
- Annual Cash Projection (3 min read)
- Cash Scenario Planning (3 min read)
Module 3: Cash Operations
Day-to-day cash management — collections operations, vendor payment strategy, and the operating rhythms that maintain liquidity.
- Collections Operations (3 min read)
- Vendor Payment Strategy (3 min read)
- Building a Cash-Aware Culture (3 min read)