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SUMMARY:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
LOCATION:Anytime CPE
DESCRIPTION:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting\n\n04/10/26 12:00 AM CST\n - 12/31/34 12:00 AM 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.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:Finance\Location:\nAnytime CPE\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting<br /><br />04/10/26 12:00 AM CST - 12/31/34 12:00 AM 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><br><b>Objectives:</b>After attending this presentation, you will be able to...<br />
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Distinguish between a forecast and a budget<br />
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Recognize the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting<br />
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Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach <br />
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Utilize key forecast drivers<br />
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Apply judgement when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment <br />
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 <br><br><b>Instructor:</b><br>David Peters<br><br><b>Fields of Study:</b><br>Finance<br />Location:<br />Anytime CPE<br /><br />,  
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