Friday, November 21, 2008

UCA I: Cash Flow Analysis - Direct Method - Savitt Heavy Construction Equipment Case

An introduction to the cornerstone of all credit decisions

Course Overview
UCA I: Cash Flow Analysis is an introductory course that provides participants with one of the fundamental tools necessary to predict repayment. The key to all credit decisions is a thorough understanding of profitability, liquidity, and leverage. UCA I: Cash Flow Analysis provides the necessary tools to effectively evaluate the financial strength of a company.

Who will benefit from this course?
This is an introductory course designed for credit analysts, loan review personnel, lenders, and branch staff, as well as other credit risk professionals, who need a working knowledge of commercial cash flow construction.

How this course will help you meet the challenges of your career and today's market
As a result of your participation in UCA I: Cash Flow Analysis, you will:

  • Improve the probability of repayment through a thorough understanding of cash flow logic and construction.
  • Understand how cash flow affects key financial ratios and other business fundamentals such as gross profit margin.
  • Provide customers with a consultative approach to projections.
  • Ensure repayment through the identification of 10 variables needed to create a useful forecast and pro forma financial statements, including cash flow reports.
  • Develop loan structures that work based on sensitivity analysis.
  • Learn to compare and contrast various cash flow formats.

Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have a thorough knowledge of financial accounting and traditional financial statement analysis.

1) Direct Method
Savitt Heavy Construction Equipment Case

The Participant's Manual can be purchased online or by contacting RMA's Customer Care at 1-800-677-7621. Please contact Stacy Forcina at 1-215-446-4065 to purchase the Instructor's Guide.