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SUMMARY:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
LOCATION:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting\n\n02/11/26 01:00 PM CST\n - 02/11/26 03:00 PM CST\Description:\nThe 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.
 This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Objectives:After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
 Distinguish between a forecast and a budget
 Recognize the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting
 Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach
 Utilize key forecast drivers
 Apply judgement when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment Instructor:David PetersFields of Study:FinanceMajor Topics:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of budgeting toolsOverview of difference between budgeting and forecastingExamples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques\Location:\nWebinar\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting<br /><br />02/11/26 01:00 PM CST - 02/11/26 03:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br />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. <br />
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This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.<br><br><b>Objectives:</b><br>After attending this presentation, you will be able to...<br />
Distinguish between a forecast and a budget<br />
Recognize the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting<br />
Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach <br />
Utilize key forecast drivers<br />
Apply judgement when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment <br><br><b>Instructor:</b><br>David Peters<br><br><b>Fields of Study:</b><br>Finance<br><br><b>Major Topics:</b><br><br><span style="display:inline-block;margin-left:1em;"><p>The major topics that will be covered in this course include:</p><ul><li>Overview of budgeting tools</li><li>Overview of difference between budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Examples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques</li></ul></span><br />Location:<br />Webinar<br /><br />,  
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