Financial Management Fundamentals
Chapter 1
Introduction to Financial Management
- Why Financial Management Matters
- What is Financial Management
- The Financial Management Ecosystem
- Why Businesses Fail Without Financial Management
- Framework: The 5D Financial Management Cycle
Chapter 2
Financial Planning
- Why Financial Planning Is Your Business’s Survival Gear?
- What Is Financial Planning, Really?
- Why Financial Planning Matters More Than You Think?
- The Key Components of a Financial Plan
- The Financial Planning Cycle: Think > Plan > Monitor > Adjust
- Common Financial Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Chapter 3
Understand Financial Statements
- Why You Need to Read the Numbers (Not Just the Headlines)
- What Are Financial Statements?
- Why Financial Statements Matter for Decision Making
- Common Misconceptions
Chapter 4
Capital Structure and Financing Decisions
- Why Funding Isn't Just About Getting Money : It’s About Getting It Right
- What Is Capitalization?
- Types of Capital Sources (and What They Mean for You)
- Capitalization Mistakes to Avoid
Chapter 5
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Introduction
- Understanding Budgeting
- Understanding Forecasting
- Challenges of Budgeting and Forecasting
- Practical Applications
Chapter 6
Cash Management
- Why Cash Flow Is the Real Lifeline of Your Business
- What Is Cash Management
- Key Components of Cash Management
- Cash Flow vs Profit: Know the Difference
- How CrossVal Simplifies Cash Management
- Practical Tips for Better Cash Management
Chapter 7
Investment Decisions
- What You Invest In Shapes What You Become
- What Are Investment Decisions in Business?
- The 3 Key Pillars of Smart Investment Decisions
- CapEx vs OpEx: Why the Type of Investment Matters
- Mistakes Businesses Make with Investment Decisions
- How to Approach Investment Decisions in Your Business
Chapter 8
Financial Performance Analysis
- What Gets Measured Gets Managed — And Improved
- What Is Financial Performance Analysis?
- Key Metrics You Should Be Tracking
- Financial Ratios Worth Knowing
- Building a Performance Culture
