WEBINAR: Financial Forecasting: Planning for Success
Description
Proper planning is the key to the success of any company. With CPAs
constantly being asked to plan a company’s future, forecasting is one
area to demonstrate your special value. This course provides the tools
necessary to project the balance sheet and statements of income and cash
flow. Determine the company’s maximum sustainable growth and predict its
external fund requirements.
Learning Objectives
When you complete this course you will be able to:
Recall the basics of planning and forecasting financial statements.
Recognize key considerations related to a basic forecasting model.
Identify the evidence of growth mismanagement.
Recognize how to analyze projected or forecasted financial statements.
Major Topics
Overview of the forecasting process
The basic forecasting model
Techniques used to forecast sales
A case analysis on working capital planning
Forecasting the company's capital structure
Projecting the income statement and balance sheet
Provider
AICPA
Course Level
Basic
Professional Area of Focus
Accounting & Auditing
CPE Field of Study
Finance
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Who Should Attend
Financial professionals responsible for preparing financial forecasts