Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
All we really know is the past but all that really matters is the future. Traditionally, the controller’s job focuses more on looking backwards while the CFO looks to the future to drive the organization forward--two different perspectives.
Leaders depend on us to present a reasonably accurate forecast in order to make sound decisions. Whether we call our plans budgets, projections, forecasts or business plans, we are trying to predict the future which is uncertain.
We will also examine the rapidly changing world we live in and how our organizations and how lessons from our collective past can help us find opportunities and adapt to our ever-changing environment.
Topics Covered:
- Why our forecasts have been wrong so often and what we can do?
- Alternative approaches and techniques to improve the forecast
- New analytical tools to deploy, including Big Data and AI
- How to effectively communicate your forecast
- How to change the thinking behind the forecast to improve accuracy
- Where to look for better sources of information in your forecast
- Best practices in forecasting
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this seminar, learners will:
- Understand the dos and don’ts of forecasting in uncertain times.
- Develop new approaches to improve the forecast.
- Identify new analytical tools for forecasting like Big Data and AI.
Who Will Benefit
Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Board members, accountants, business owners, risk managers, Accounting managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors and the professionals who advise them.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Bob Mims, CPA, is a financial consultant and VP Finance for promising enterprises. For 20 years, Robert has worked with numerous startup ventures and nonprofits in the roles of Strategic Planning, Business Modeling, Controller and CFO. His focus is understanding the fundamentals of profitability. Robert worked ten years as a Big Four a Senior Assurance Manager, earning National Instructor of the Year on three occasions. Robert has served on FASB Advisory committees and is based in Memphis, TN.