Why Businesses Run Out of Cash — and How Better Budgets Prevent It
Poor budgeting and weak planning are the main reasons businesses miss targets and run into cash trouble. This session helps accountants and managers understand how to build budgets and plans that actually work and support better decisions.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- What Will Set You Apart (What Delegates Will Learn)
- Delegates will learn how to create realistic budgets, use planning to control cash flow, and spot problems early. This allows them to give better advice, support stronger decisions, and help businesses stay stable and profitable.
Event breakdown
- Why most budgets fail in practice
- The link between budgeting, planning, and cash flow
- Common planning mistakes businesses make
- Building budgets that reflect reality
- Using budgets to spot problems early
- Adjusting plans when things change
- Practical tips for better financial control
Description
Many businesses have budgets, but few actually use them properly. The result is missed targets, cash flow pressure, and decisions made too late.
This session focuses on budgeting and planning in the real world, not complex models or theory. It explains why budgets fail, how poor planning leads to cash problems, and what a useful budget should really look like.
The session is practical and clear. It shows how to link budgets to real business activity, how to plan for uncertainty, and how to use budgets as a working tool instead of a once-a-year exercise. Delegates will leave with a better understanding of how budgeting and planning protect cash, support better decisions, and keep businesses under control.
Presenters
Leana van der Merwe — Leana van der Merwe is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 18 years of experience in business accounting, audit and corporate governance. A former Audit Director and professional-body Technical and Standards Executive, she has guided more than 14,000 professionals through complex regulatory matters. Leana also serves on the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee and the IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Management Accounting.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser