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Self-Study

CFO and Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting and Forecasting

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
2 CPE (2 technical)

Course code: 26SX-0016
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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. Learn about traditional approaches, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value.

Major subjects

  • Overview of budgeting tools.
  • Overview of difference between budgeting and forecasting.
  • Examples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques.

Learning objectives

  • 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.

Who should take this program?

  • CFOs and controllers who are involved in the budgeting and forecasting process.

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $58.00
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If your organization is exempt from sales tax, call us at 952-831-2707 to complete your purchase.

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More program information

Area
of study
Management
Field(s)
of study
Finance - Technical (2.0)
Level Intermediate
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor CPA Crossings, LLC
NASBA ID#: 108744
Prerequisites Prereq. A basic understanding of budgeting techniques.
Advance
prep
None

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