Syllabus Of TM-

1. Introduction to Treasury Management:

  • Definition and objectives of treasury management.
  • Role of the treasurer in an organization.
  • Importance of cash and liquidity management.

2. Financial Markets and Instruments:

  • Overview of financial markets (money market, capital market, foreign exchange market).
  • Understanding financial instruments (bonds, stocks, derivatives, etc.).

3. Cash Flow Forecasting:

  • Techniques for forecasting cash flows.
  • Short-term and long-term forecasting.
  • Cash budgeting and variance analysis.

4. Liquidity Management:

  • Maintaining optimal cash balances.
  • Cash concentration and disbursement techniques.
  • Liquidity risk management.

5. Working Capital Management:

  • Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Inventory management.
  • Financing working capital needs.

6. Foreign Exchange Risk Management:

  • Managing currency risk in international operations.
  • Hedging strategies (forward contracts, options, swaps).
  • Exchange rate forecasting.

7. Interest Rate Risk Management:

  • Understanding interest rate risk.
  • Strategies for managing interest rate risk.
  • Interest rate derivatives.

8. Investment Management:

  • Short-term and long-term investment strategies.
  • Risk-return trade-offs in investment decisions.
  • Investment policy statements.

9. Capital Structure and Funding:

  • Debt vs. equity financing decisions.
  • Cost of capital.
  • Raising capital through debt issuance or equity issuance.

10. Regulatory and Compliance Issues:

– Banking regulations and compliance.

– Tax considerations.

– Ethical and legal aspects of treasury management.

11. Technology in Treasury Management:

– Treasury management systems (TMS).

– Electronic payment systems.

– Data security and fraud prevention.

12. Case Studies and Practical Applications:

– Real-world examples and case studies.

– Hands-on experience with treasury management tools and software.

13. Risk Management and Insurance:

– Evaluating and mitigating various financial risks.

– Insurance as a risk management tool.

14. Treasury Reporting and Performance Measurement:

– Key performance indicators (KPIs) for treasury management.

– Reporting and analytics tools.