The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting 2 Credits
Controllership Series
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Looking to advance your career in financial forecasting and control? Our Controllership Series offers the perfect opportunity to gain essential skills and insights to excel in the ever-changing landscape of corporate finance.
In this CPE course, you will learn about the critical role of financial forecasting in strategic business planning and the various high-tech tools that are revolutionizing the field. Led by renowned expert Lynn Fountain, this webinar is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve by understanding how the responsibilities and competencies of the Financial Controller position are evolving.
With a focus on the most prevalent forecasting methods and relative techniques, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills that will help you maximize performance and succeed in your role as a Controller. Whether you are just starting or looking to enhance your expertise, this CPE Accounting Webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to advance their career in financial forecasting and control.
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| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 2 CPE | Approved |
| Accounting for CPA in Canada | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for CIPM | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1.5 CPE | Approved |
| CPA in Canada | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 1.5 PL | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| CIPM | 1.5 PL | Eligible |
| Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
Credits
2
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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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.
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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Financial Forecasting is very important to learn for Controllers to do the Sales Forecasting, Income Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting and Balance Sheet Forecasting with the techniques of Quantitative and Qualitative methods for Forecasting. These forecasting can be done for a Short Term period since due to lots of changes due to unforeseen circumstances. This webinar is very helpful in understanding the types of forecasting and the methods of forecasting. Also the Handout material is useful and can be used as a reference material for future use
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I found trhis Seminar very practical providing and explaining ( also cautioning their use) in Developing The Business Forcast. Thanks Lynn
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