EGIA Contractor University

Course Objective:

This workshop focuses on developing an understanding of the importance budgeting and forecasting cash flow, metrics, and creating departments inside the financial structurehave on their overall operations.

Topics covered:

• Separating Departments into Cost Centers – Segments
• Delve into Metrics (KPI’s) in Detail
• Dashboard System of accountability
• Creating a 12 Month Budget
• Using the Budget Tool to Turn to Actual and Measure with Business Metrics
• Understanding Cash Flow
• Basics of Forecasting

What to bring (Dealer):

• Last 3 years P&L (if available)
• YTD Balance Sheet
• YTD P&L
• Monthly sales volume for each month
• Financial articles downloaded from EPL

Follow up homework:

• Create a Budget
• Cash Flow Forecast for the next 12 Months sent back to instructor

A Laptop with Microsoft Office (EXCEL, WORD) is suggested as a learning tool, but not required. The class contains materials on CD, electronic files, and supporting forms that will help implementation.