8112_Certificate in International Cash Management_16.09.16.pdf

SYLLABUS
CERTIFICATE
in International
Cash Management
BUILDING FUTURES

Certificate in International Cash Management
2
Unit four
Introduction
Unit five
Unit one
Unit six
Unit two
Unit seven
Unit three
This course is intended
for treasury staff and
bankers who wish
to demonstrate their
mastery of international
cash management
through a rigorous
certification programme.
It is designed to provide both corporate
treasury staff and bankers with an
understanding of international cash
management techniques and best practice,
and to provide an insight into the banking
and systems infrastructure that lies behind
the services and products sold and used. The
course is focused on the practical application
of cash management techniques in corporate
treasuries. Historically, banks and companies
have approached the area from different
perspectives, using different terminology and
jargon. This course provides an opportunity
to bring both sides of the business together
with a common understanding of each other’s
views and interpretations.
The Certificate in International Cash
Management consists of seven units:
Unit 1: Cash management – the essentials
1. Introduction to treasury and cash
management
2. Important cash management concepts
3. Introduction to banking
4. Basic banking services
Unit 2: Working capital management
5. Understanding financial statements
6. Optimising working capital
Unit 3: Making and receiving
international payments
7. Clearing and settlement systems
8. International payments
9. Opening foreign currency accounts
10. International trade vehicles
“It is designed
to provide an
understanding
of international
cash management
techniques and
best practice”
CERTIFICATE
in International
Cash Management

Certificate in International Cash Management
3
Unit four
Introduction
Unit five
Unit one
Unit six
Unit two
Unit seven
Unit three
Unit 4: The international cash
management function
11. Cash flow forecasting
12. Short–term investing
13. Short–term borrowing
Unit 5: Managing the international
treasury function
14. Treasury structures
15. Bank relationship management
16. Treasury systems and technology
17. Policy, tax and regulatory issues for treasury
Unit 6: Managing cross–border
liquidity and risk
18. Netting
19. Cash pooling
20. Foreign exchange
21. Risk management
Unit 7: Creating efficient international
account structures
22. Efficient account structures
23. Spotlight on the US and Europe
24. Regional case studies
You must successfully complete all seven units
to complete the Certificate.
The course is supported by online study
resources and a five day tuition school. Each
unit takes between 15–50 hours to complete,
with 300 hours required to complete the
whole Certificate. We estimate you should
be able to complete the course in 6 months
alongside your full time work.