Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers: Budgeting and Forecasting Strategies for Today’s World
Description
The budget and the forecast are two common tools used by controllers and CFOs across almost every industry. However, are we really getting the most out of these tools? Or are we merely replicating whatever was done last year? In this course, we will use examples and illustrations to demonstrate various budgeting and forecasting techniques. We will discuss traditional approaches, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value.
Objective
State the difference between a forecast and a budget Identify the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach Define a key forecast driver State when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment
Attendee Information
David Peters, CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
Required Knowledge
A basic understanding of budgeting techniques
Credit Types
- CPE – Finance
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