INTRODUCTION
This half day course will introduce the participants to the importance of managing cash flow and working capital within a business. The course will draw on actual case studies to provide insights on global best practices and recent innovations in the working capital space. 

OBJECTIVE 
• Understand the relationship between profits and cash flow
• Understand the two paradigms of working capital
• Common industry challenges in managing cash flows and working capital
• Identify cash flows or working capital issues earlier
• The 5 pillars of working capital management
• Calculate cash conversion cycle for a business

TARGET GROUP
Directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Head of Procurement, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Operations

SPEAKER
Mr. Ganesh Gunaratnam has more than two decades of experience advising corporates in their strategic and operational initiatives. He is a Director leading the Working Capital Management practice within Deals in PwC Malaysia, where he supports clients to improve their cash flows and reduce costs via operational efficiencies. His experience spans across multiple industries such as including retail, industrial and consumer products, trading, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, hospitality and oil & gas. Prior to this, Ganesh was a CFO of a Bursa Malaysia listed company.
Ganesh is also a Fellow with the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). He has provided similar trainings to various organizations and business groups.