Treasury & Cash Management Virtual Conference: Strategy, AI, & Automation Self-Study Webinar

Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:00 AM

The Strategic Importance of Cash Forecasting
9:00 – 10:00 AM
This session looks at why cash forecasting is becoming more important at the executive level. We’ll talk about how recent disruptions—like supply chain delays and market volatility—have made cash visibility more critical. You’ll also hear how treasury teams are being asked to take on more responsibility for financial risk planning. 

Break
10:00 – 10:05 AM

AI-Powered Cash Forecasting & Predictive Analysis 
10:05 – 11:05 AM
This session covers how some companies are starting to use machine learning and automation to update and improve their cash forecasts. We'll go over practical examples, explain common tools, and talk about how to manage data quality. This session aims to give a realistic picture of what works and what to watch out for.

Break
11:05 – 11:10 AM

Treasury Management Systems
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
In this session we will review the common scope of responsibilities of a Treasury team, the functionalities supported by a treasury management system (TMS), the benefits of using a TMS, common presentation components and messaging to an executive audience when seeking approval to purchase and implement a TMS, and a high-level project plan for TMS selection and implementation. 

Lunch
12:10 – 12:55 PM

Working Capital Optimization
12:55 – 2:10 PM
This session covers how to improve working capital by adjusting payment timing, collections, and inventory levels. You’ll learn how to track key metrics like DSO and DPO, and how those connect to cash forecasting. We’ll also discuss how to keep relationships strong while improving collections.

Break
2:10 – 2:15 PM

Bank Account Management & Cash Positioning 
2:15 – 3:15 PM
This session focuses on the day-to-day work of managing bank accounts and tracking your available cash. We’ll go over ways to work across multiple banks or currencies, and how to handle surplus cash and short-term investments. We’ll also look at how to keep things running smoothly in more complex account setups.

Break
3:15 – 3:20 PM

Treasury Technology – Automation, APIs & Embedded Banking
3:20 – 4:35 PM
Internal controls are a core part of any treasury process. In this session, we’ll walk through which controls are most relevant under SOX, including segregation of duties and how forecast assumptions should be documented. We’ll also discuss what auditors typically look for and how to prepare.

Closing Remarks
4:35 – 4:45 PM

Conference Ends
4:45 PM

Tim Bulman, Managing Director, Protiviti

Lawrence Hirsh, Partner, Melner Hirsh Associates

Angelina Ilchenko, Senior Manager, Global Treasury Services, EY

Casey Kernan, Principal, Treasury & Commodities Leader, EY

Jarvis Smith, Consultant, Protiviti

DETAILED LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the strategic importance of cash flow in business operations and valuation

• Identify the role of discounted cash flow analysis in equity valuation

• Recognize key drivers of strong and weak cash flow performance

• Analyze how poor cash flow contributes to business failure

• Evaluate the impact of working capital management on liquidity and growth

• Identify common causes of cash flow constraints including leverage, growth, and margin pressure

• Explain how AI enhances cash forecasting and predictive analytics

• Evaluate how AI can detect anomalies and improve forecast accuracy

• Understand how AI models categorize customer payment behavior

• Identify the core functions within treasury management scope

• Explain the purpose and functionality of a Treasury Management System (TMS)

• Identify key stakeholder roles in treasury transformation initiatives

• Identify key objectives of working capital management

• Understand how working capital impacts liquidity, profitability, and stability

• Evaluate key working capital metrics including CCC, DSO, DPO, and DIO

• Identify cross-functional dependencies in managing working capital

• Recognize key levers for improving accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory

• Identify risks associated with aggressive working capital strategies

• Assess how AI and automation improve working capital decision-making

• Understand how enhanced data and analytics support financial planning

• Define the structure and purpose of an in-house bank (IHB)

• Identify services provided by an IHB including intercompany lending and FX management

• Differentiate between physical pooling, notional pooling, and hybrid pooling structures

• Understand how pooling structures optimize liquidity and interest

• Evaluate the benefits of dynamic liquidity management

• Identify emerging treasury technology trends including API connectivity and embedded banking

• Understand how real-time data integration enhances treasury operations

• Recognize how automation improves efficiency, visibility, and decision-making