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Using Cash Flow Forecasting to Withstand the Downturn

Centage

Businesses talk a lot about budgets, revenue projections, and actuals. However, one of the most important planning tools for a business of any size is cash flow forecasting – and it’s especially important in times of uncertainty. The direct method , however, is better for shorter to medium term forecasting.

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Duncan Burgess, Global Finance Director

CFO News Room

He joined oil and gas company BG Group in their budgeting and forecasting team to broaden his management accounting and reporting experience. He then moved to the security construction technology company ICx Technologies as division controller. Global issues affecting finance.

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Global trade to rebound modestly: Allianz

Future CFO

To offset some of its losses in global export markets and soft domestic demand, China has increased and will maintain policy support, while also increasing investment abroad to consolidate its influence, Allianz added. THe firm forecasts 2024 GDP growth at +1.4% in the US, +0.8% in the Eurozone, +4.6% in China and +0.6%

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America’s labor and inventory shortage: How organizations are responding

CFO Strategic Partners

Not surprisingly, an overwhelming number of organizations who participated in the survey are struggling with staffing shortages and inability to find talent to optimize profits. This survey was answered by people from a wide range of industries including construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and more.

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How to create & use pro forma statements

Cube Software

Think of pro forma statements as a monetary crystal ball, a guiding financial forecast. They're constructed to answer specific questions relevant to one or more of the financial statements. Other use cases include budgeting and analyzing mergers and acquisitions. How long would your business be able to continue operating?

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The Best Practices to Create Operating Budget

Spreadym

An operating budget is a financial plan that outlines the projected revenues and expenses of an organization or business for a specific period, typically a fiscal year. Operating budgets are crucial for maintaining financial stability, making informed decisions, and evaluating performance.

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Transcript: Kenneth Tropin

Barry Ritholtz

And so, you know, it was relatively, I wouldn’t say straightforward because I don’t think generating consistent profits has ever been something that’s so straightforward or so easy. And it’s always going to expect to lose some of those profits when the trend reverses, but still end up capturing the meat of the trend.