The Controllership Series: The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025
10-11:25 a.m. Central
1.5 CPE (1.5 technical)
Course code: 25WA-397B
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Financial forecasting is an important part of any successful business. It enables businesses to plan for the future and anticipate scenarios based on strategy. The controller helps forecast financials by calculating future revenue and income streams. In recent years, corporate finance has undergone many dramatic changes due to the growth of a number of high-tech tools. The responsibilities/competencies of the Financial Controller position (FC) has changed in recent years To maximize performance, Controllers must be aware of how the FC position is changing, and how they must adjust to these changes. There are many types and methods of financial forecasting. This course will review the most prevalent forecasts and relative methods being used.
Major subjects
Learning objectives
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Discover and define financial forecasting
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Identify the types of financial forecasting
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Recognize the quantitative steps to creating a pro forma statement
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Pro forma forecasting using percent of sales
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Forecasting using straight line and moving average
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Recognize the qualitative steps
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Financial forecasting using linear regression
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Financial forecasting using the Delphi method
Who should take this program?
- Controllers, Accountants, Finance Professionals, Auditors
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Instructor
Lynn Fountain, CGMA, CRMA, MBA
Location
Online
Area
of study
Management
Field(s)
of study
Accounting - Technical (1.5)
Level
Basic
Format
Group Internet Based
Sponsor
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites
Prereq.
None
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business
days before the event start date.
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