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Financial Management: Business Dynamics and Decision-Making

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Finance

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May 5, 2025

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About Course

The course begins with an insightful introduction, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of financial concepts. Moving into the fundamentals, the “Getting Started” section covers essential topics such as automobile basics, lead time, supply schedules, COGS, goals, growth estimates, and SG&A expenses.

The subsequent section, “Revenue and Direct Costs,” delves into the critical aspects of understanding and managing revenue alongside direct costs. The “Cash Budget” section follows, providing a detailed examination of gross profit, SG&A overheads, EBITDA, and a thorough financial view on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

An essential financial metric, the “Cash Conversion Cycle,” takes center stage in the following section. Learners are guided through its concepts, calculation methods, and interpretation, offering a comprehensive understanding of this crucial aspect of financial management.

As the course concludes, the final lecture sums up the key takeaways, ensuring learners leave with a solid foundation in financial principles and their practical applications in business scenarios. Overall, this course provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their financial acumen and decision-making skills.

We will learn the followings in this course:

Section 1: Introduction

  • Lecture 1 introduces the course.

Section 2: Getting Started

  • Lecture 2 covers automobile basics.

  • Lecture 3 discusses lead time.

  • Lecture 4 explains the supply schedule.

  • Lecture 5 explores COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).

  • Lecture 6 outlines goals.

  • Lecture 7 addresses growth estimates.

  • Lecture 8 delves into SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) expenses.

Section 3: Revenue and Direct Costs

  • Lecture 9 focuses on revenue and direct costs.

  • Lecture 10 continues the discussion on revenue and direct costs.

Section 4: Cash Budget

  • Lecture 11 covers gross profit.

  • Lecture 12 discusses SG&A overheads.

  • Lecture 13 explains EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).

  • Lectures 14 to 17 present a monthly, quarterly, and yearly view of financials.

Section 5: Cash Conversion Cycle

  • Lectures 18 and 19 introduce the concept of the cash conversion cycle, along with its calculation and interpretation.

Section 6: Conclusion

  • Lecture 20 provides a conclusion to the course.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Covers automobile basics. Discusses lead time. Explains the supply schedule. Explores COGS (Cost of Goods Sold). Outlines goals. Addresses growth estimates.
  • Delves into SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) expenses. Focuses on revenue and direct costs. Continues the discussion on revenue and direct costs.
  • Covers gross profit. Discusses SG&A overheads.
  • Explains EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). Presents a monthly, quarterly, and yearly view of financials.
  • Introduces the concept of the cash conversion cycle, along with its calculation and interpretation.

Material Includes

  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • Access on mobile and TV

Material Includes

  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • Access on mobile and TV

Requirements

  • Basic Financial Literacy: A foundational knowledge of financial terms, accounting principles, and financial statements is beneficial.
  • Excel Skills: Basic proficiency in using spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel for financial calculations and analysis.
  • Interest in Finance: A genuine interest in financial management and a desire to learn strategic financial planning concepts.

Target Audience

  • Finance Professionals: Accountants, financial analysts, and professionals looking to enhance their financial management skills.
  • Business Owners/Managers: Individuals responsible for financial decision-making within an automotive-related business.
  • Students/Researchers: Those pursuing studies or research in finance, particularly with a focus on the automobile sector.
  • Entrepreneurs: Individuals planning to start or manage businesses in the automotive industry.
  • Anyone Interested in Financial Management: Enthusiasts keen on understanding financial concepts and their application in the context of the automotive sector.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

  • Introduction to Course

Getting Started

Revenue and Direct Costs

Cash Budget

Cash Conversion Cycle

Conclusion

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This course includes:
Lectures 20
Duration 3h
Skill Level Intermediate
Certificate Yes
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