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The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting 2 Credits

The Controller's Role in Financial Forecasting 2 Credits

Controllership Series

  • Rating

    4.6
  • Reviewed on

    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Accounting

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Nov 21, 2024 | 03:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To define financial forecasting.
  • To discuss types of financial forecasting.
  • To analyze quantitative steps to creating a pro forma statement.
    • Pro forma forecasting using percent of sales.
    • Forecasting using straight lines and moving averages.
  • To explain qualitative steps: Financial forecasting using linear regression, and the Delphi method.

Course Overview

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.

Major topics included: 

  • What is financial forecasting
  • Types of financial forecasting
  • Forecasting with pro forma statement
  • Quantitative methods
  • Straight line and moving average
  • Linear regression
  • Delphi Method

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our Controllership Series and take your career to the next level. Register now and start your journey toward success!

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

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

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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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Desmond Rodrigues, CPA in Canada

I found trhis Seminar very practical providing and explaining ( also cautioning their use) in Developing The Business Forcast. Thanks Lynn

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Jignya Patel, CPA (US)

This course content was very valuable to my current work. We use budget at my work to measure company performance and industry standards.

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