Welcome to the “Financial Statements: The Cash Flow Statement” video lesson created to guide you through reading and understanding a cash flow statement. This lesson is the last of four in the “Financial Statements” video course, which is meant to help you analyze financial statements and develop an executive mindset about your organization’s finances. To start, this lesson explains what a cash flow statement is and why someone might want to read it. Then, you’ll go through the three main sections of a cash flow statement: cash from operating activities, cash from investing activities, and cash from financing activities. You’ll also learn about the direct method and the indirect method, as well as the implications of positive cash flow versus negative cash flow, as you navigate a sample cash flow statement.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
9m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Purpose of the Cash Flow Statement
Analyze Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Distinguish Between Cash Flow from Investing and Financing Activities
Interpret Cash Flow Ratios for Financial Health
Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from Financial Data
Financial Analysts, Accountants, Business Managers, Students in Finance or Accounting
Basic Understanding of Financial Statements, Familiarity with Accounting Principles
01. Introduction to Cash Flow Statements
02. Components of the Cash Flow Statement
03. Operating Activities and Cash Flow
04. Investing and Financing Activities
05. Analyzing Cash Flow Statements
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Purpose of the Cash Flow Statement
Analyze Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Distinguish Between Cash Flow from Investing and Financing Activities
Interpret Cash Flow Ratios for Financial Health
Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from Financial Data
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Financial Analysts, Accountants, Business Managers, Students in Finance or Accounting
PREREQUISITES
Basic Understanding of Financial Statements, Familiarity with Accounting Principles
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Cash Flow Statements
02. Components of the Cash Flow Statement
03. Operating Activities and Cash Flow
04. Investing and Financing Activities
05. Analyzing Cash Flow Statements
