Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor
Overview
Imagine being able to see into the future with confidence. The ability to be a great forecaster is not innate but learned. By examining great forecasters, we can learn to improve our ability to predict the future. We will examine best practices and current research to improve our ability to predict events that will affect our business.
Highlights
- Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions
- Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog
- How non-conformists change the world
- How to focus on what matters
- How to learn from the past without hindsight bias
Prerequisites
Some budgeting and forecasting experience
Designed For
CFOs, Controllers, Budget Managers and other professionals who work on budgets and forecasts
Objectives
- Learn techniques that will improve your forecasting ability
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Levy, The Knowledge Institute LLC
John F. Levy is the CEO of Board Advisory, a firm that assists public companies, or companies aspiring to be public, with corporate governance, compliance, financial reporting and financial strategies. He has nine years’ experience with three large public accounting firms and served as CFO of both public and private companies. John currently sits on the boards of three public companies and three nonprofits, serving as chair of one company and audit committee chair of another. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00