course | Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

Introduction to Treasury Management

Module 1: The Role of Treasury in Organizations

• What treasury management means
• Treasury vs. accounting and corporate finance
• Treasury’s role in financial stability

Module 2: Treasury Structure and Responsibilities

• Core treasury activities
• Centralized vs. decentralized treasury
• Interaction with finance and operations

Cash Flow and Liquidity Management

Module 3: Understanding Cash Flow

• Cash inflows and outflows
• Operating, investing, and financing cash flows
• Importance of cash visibility

Module 4: Liquidity Management

• Liquidity planning concepts
• Short-term cash needs and buffers
• Managing liquidity risks

Banking Relationships and Treasury Operations

Module 5: Managing Banking Relationships

• Role of banks in treasury operations
• Bank accounts and services
• Evaluating banking performance

Module 6: Treasury Operations and Controls

• Payment processes and controls
• Authorization and segregation of duties
• Treasury governance basics

Funding and Financial Risk Management

Module 7: Funding and Financing Awareness

• Short-term vs. long-term funding
• Internal and external funding sources
• Cost and risk considerations

Module 8: Financial Risk Identification

• Interest rate risk
• Currency risk
• Liquidity and counterparty risks

Treasury Strategy and Practical Application

Module 9: Treasury’s Role in Strategic Decisions

• Supporting corporate finance decisions
• Treasury input in investment and growth plans
• Aligning treasury with business strategy

Module 10: Applying Treasury Best Practices

• Treasury policies and procedures
• Improving cash and risk visibility
• Building treasury awareness in organizations