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The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting, and Pro-forma Financials 3.5 Credits

Oct 23, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting, and Pro-forma Financials 3.5 Credits

The Controllership Series

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Oct 23, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • Explore pro forma financial forecasting, including types of statements and creation steps
  • Define financial forecasting and discuss its types and methods like linear regression and the Delphi method
  • Examine steps for creating pro forma statements, both quantitative and qualitative
  • Analyze an example of a pro forma sales forecast in detail

Course Overview

Are you ready to gain a comprehensive understanding of pro forma statements and their pivotal role in financial planning, control, and reporting? 

Join this part one of the Controllership Series, a transformative learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the power of pro forma financial statements.

Pro forma statements are not just a matter of form; they are essential tools used by businesses to make informed decisions, provide external reporting to stakeholders, and analyze various scenarios based on financial assumptions. This course will guide us through the intricacies of creating pro forma statements, enabling you to confidently predict the future performance of your company and make strategic financial decisions.

In this CPE Accounting webinar, we will delve into the critical role of financial forecasting in strategic business planning and introduce you to cutting-edge tools revolutionizing the field. As the responsibilities and competencies of the Financial Controller position evolve, this series will ensure to stay ahead of the curve, honing skills in financial forecasting and control.

Throughout the course, we will explore the most prevalent forecasting methods and relative techniques, providing you with practical skills and knowledge to maximize performance in your role as a Controller.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Evaluating pro forma financial forecasting
  • Types of pro forma statements
  • Steps to create a pro forma statement
  • Financial forecasting and types of financial forecasting
  • Quantitative steps to creating a pro forma statement
  • Qualitative steps to creating financial forecasting using linear regression and the Delphi method 

Whether you are starting your journey or seeking to enhance your expertise, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to advance their career in financial forecasting and control.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3.5 CPE Approved
Accounting for CPA in Canada 3.5 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 3.5 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 3.5 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 3.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3.5 CPE Approved
Accounting for CPA in Canada 3.5 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 3.5 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 3.5 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 3.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3.5 CPE Approved
Accounting for CPA in Canada 3.5 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 3.5 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 3.5 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 3.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 3.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3.5 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Accounting for CPA in Canada 3 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 3 CPD Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 3 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3 CPD Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 3 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3 CPD Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 3 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 3 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 3 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

3.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Advance Your Career with Lynn Fountain's CE/CPE/CPD Webinars
Lynn Fountain , CRMA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance.  Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies.   In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees.  The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice.  She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training.  She is the author of three separate technical books.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials. 


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Good presentation. I really enjoyed the way the information is dissected and presented/

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