Forecasting: Latest Methods & Practical Applications Webinar
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Overview
In the current economy, there is a need to do more with less. As a result, analysis has to be quick, efficient, and provide meaningful information. Accountants are creating more forecasts because of the fast-changing business environment, yet have less time to create forecasts. This webinar will show you how to:
- Improve your forecasting by utilizing AI tools and platforms
- Create and maintain robust financial models
- Turn data into information via analysis
- Identify areas of profitability and growth
- Take advantage of best practices at leading companies
Objective
To provide CPAs and other financial professionals with the latest cutting-edge tools and techniques to develop effective, efficient and robust models. You will learn how to use the models you create to produce actionable forecasts and business analyses.
Emphasis
- Overview of Financial Budgeting
– Key components
– Budgeting methods and KPIs
– Best practices - Corporate Budgeting
- Forecasting and Modeling Tools—Excel and Other Software Options
- Financial Forecasting
– Objectives
– Types of financial forecasting - Evaluating Budgeting and Forecasting Methods
- Project Forecasting
- Common Forecasting Pitfalls
- Financial Modeling
– Objectives
– Key components
– Types of models
– Key metrics and KPIs
– Example model structure - Financial Analysis
- Ratio Analysis
- Valuation Ratios
- Financial Variance Analysis
- AI in Financial Forecasting
– Core components of an AI forecasting system
– Key forecastable metrics
– Forecasting model types and use cases
– Real-world applications
– Governance and controls
– Best practices
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View SubscriptionsPrerequisite
None
Level of Knowledge
Overview
CPE Credits
8
Hours
NASBA Field of Study
Finance