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ACT Cash Management Essentials Training Course

Effective cash management is at the heart of every successful treasury function, helping organisations optimise liquidity, manage risk, and support informed financial decision-making.

This one-day course provides a practical introduction to the principles of cash management, equipping you with the knowledge to improve cash visibility, understand liquidity techniques, and support efficient treasury operations.

Delivered by experienced treasury practitioners, you'll explore the complete cash management lifecycle, from receivables and payables through to cash forecasting, liquidity management and foreign exchange. Using practical examples and case studies, you'll gain the confidence to apply key cash management concepts within your own organisation.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • understand the principles of treasury cash management and its role in supporting organisational liquidity and risk management

  • explore the cash cycle, including receivables, payables, and the impact of payment instruments on cash flow

  • learn how liquidity techniques, including cash pooling and cash concentration, can improve the efficient use of cash resources

  • develop an understanding of cash flow forecasting, foreign exchange fundamentals, multilateral netting, and effective cash management structures.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • those new to the treasury function

  • someone who works with treasury

  • those responsible for managing cash and liquidity.

What’s Included

As part of the course, you will receive:

  • access to senior practitioners from the corporate world

  • 60 days' access to “Being a Treasurer” eLearning course

  • ACT Digital Credential to share with your network.

Meet Your Trainer

Anthony Birts, Senior Teaching Fellow in Finance, School of Management, University of Bath

Before joining the University, Anthony was with Bank of America NT&SA, starting as an Account Officer in the Energy section and moving via International Treasury Services to end as a Vice President in the Payment Services area. 

Anthony was one of the two original creators and presenters of the CertICM and was Chief Examiner for the CertICM. 

He has also been Director of Studies for the BSc Accounting and Finance degree and the MBA programmes.

Dates and Prices

Upcoming Dates

12 November

09:30-16:30 GMT

Group Discounts

Book five or more people from the same organisation on any ACT training course and qualify for 10% off the combined course fee.

Course Sample Materials

Request a sample of the course material to be emailed to you by filling in your details in the form below.

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What Our Learners Say

"This course is a great first step into cash management. The course balances the needs of both the absolute beginners and those with experience of cash management; it covers all of the basics, whilst building in the kind of detail that really adds value in the corporate world."

Chris Duffy, Treasury Analyst, Standard Life

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