Centage

MAY 23, 2023

However, the current economic crisis isn’t just affecting families shopping for groceries and other goods. As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it’s a good time to take a close look at your budget and determine where you and your team are succeeding versus falling short.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Indian technology sector saw several major announcements in the Union Budget 2022, with a few misses in the startup segment. Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry. “The

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Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. Still, including too many drivers in your company’s budgeting model can make it overly complex.

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CFO News

JANUARY 5, 2023

The first advance estimates are early forecasts and they usually undergo revisions as more data become available. However, the growth projections will come weeks ahead of the Budget 2023 announcement that is scheduled for February 1.

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Centage

AUGUST 22, 2023

In a perfect world, budgets would always line up perfectly with actual spending. Even the most strategically-crafted budgets can take hits from unforeseen circumstances. Expecting that something unexpected will occur throughout the year weakens the argument for creating a traditional budget. What Is a Driver-Based Budget?

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Centage

JUNE 21, 2022

For most businesses, the current economic circumstances – and looking at what may lay ahead – haven’t just resulted in financial uncertainty, it’s also brought to light the inherent challenges with using conventional budgeting methodologies to track and anticipate future business performance. The answer?

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

While the sizeable increase in infra spend and sectoral initiatives in Union Budget augur well, there is need for policy reforms that help create a robust private investment ecosystem. Both of these would be addressed through the Gati Shakti initiative which is one of the cornerstones of Budget 2022-23.

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Simply Treasury

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

“If you have to forecast, forecast often” (Edgar R. Need for reliable forecasts. Nobody could deny the importance of having accurate and reliable Cash-Flow Forecasts (CFF). Managing cash is easier than forecasting cash. Managing cash is easier than forecasting cash. So, what are the keys to good forecasting?

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The previous year’s Budget focused on foundational measures towards a consumer-driven economy while keeping a keen eye on post-Covid recovery. The Union Budget continues the policy direction set by last year’s Budget. Also Read | Union Budget 2022: Tech push for agri sector. By Saugata Gupta.

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Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Budget preparation is the process of creating a detailed financial plan that outlines an organization's expected income and expenses for a specific period, typically for a fiscal year. Here are the key steps involved in budget preparation: Define Objectives and Goals : Begin by establishing clear financial objectives and goals.

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Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. However, there can be some disadvantages to using Excel for your company’s financial forecasting.

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Centage

DECEMBER 7, 2022

the maker of QuickBooks Online Advanced, to bring automated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics capabilities to QuickBooks Online Advanced customers and mid-market organizations looking for more robust and streamlined budgeting capabilities. Real-time reporting – specifically around variance reporting, and alerting.

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Centage

JULY 19, 2022

Business budgeting is a crucial factor with the ability to impact a business’ long-term success or failure. Along with providing important information regarding day-to-day operations, an accurate budget better enables companies to predict revenue, trim costs, and make decisions regarding expenditures and opportunities.

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Centage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Forecasting errors are an inevitable part of the budgeting process. Understanding and addressing these errors is crucial for effective budget management. Quickly identifying forecast errors in your budget is not a sign of failure, but an opportunity for improvement. There’s no such thing as a flawless budget.

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Jedox Finance

APRIL 16, 2020

He shares his expertise on how an EPM solution supports managing economic uncertainty, particularly in times of crisis. What does your economic forecast look like for the foreseeable future? Budget available resources and investments. Forecast realistic outcomes. So what’s the alternative?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Hong Kong budget seeks to deploy its considerable fiscal buffers to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses as the city pursues a so-called dynamic”zero infection policy with a range of social restrictions, said Fitch Ratings recently. Zero covid strategy curb economic growth to 1.5%

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Spreadym

JUNE 2, 2023

Rolling forecast is a financial planning and forecasting approach that involves continuously updating and extending the forecast based on the latest available data and information. As the current period elapses, the forecast is extended by adding a new period, maintaining the same forecast horizon.

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Spreadym

AUGUST 2, 2023

The basics of the corporate budgeting Corporate budgeting is the process by which a company or organization plans and allocates its financial resources to achieve its strategic objectives. Revenue Forecasting: The budgeting process begins with forecasting the company's expected revenues for the budget period.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 made a string of other announcements on digital payments, including a plan to offer netbanking to depositors with India Post and another to set up 75 digital banking units across as many districts. The government also intends to tax transfer of ‘digital assets’, widely interpreted as cryptocurrencies, at 30%.

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Collectiv

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s difficult not to be concerned when all we hear about is the doom and gloom of an economic downturn. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution that will safeguard your organization against an economic downturn. Automation becomes even more critical when you’re working with a more constrained budget.

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Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

As part of this process, the office of finance and department heads spend an immense amount of time creating, reviewing and approving the business’s budget for the fiscal year ahead – but it’s important that financial management doesn’t stop there. Budget vs Actual Statement – What It Is and What It Isn’t.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Budget on Tuesday proposed to extend the validity of its flagship guaranteed loan scheme by a year through March 2023 and widened its coverage by Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 5 lakh crore, acknowledging the need for a protracted period of succour to start-ups and small businesses as they grapple with the spread of the latest Covid strain.

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Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial forecasting refers to the process of estimating or predicting future financial outcomes and performance based on historical data, trends, and assumptions. Financial forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and decision-making for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Spreadym

MAY 23, 2023

Cash forecasting refers to the methods and approaches used by businesses to predict and estimate their future cash flows. To forecast cash flows, companies can use a variety of tools that can include simple models in Excel spreadsheets and special business software that contain tools and features for cash forecasting.

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Centage

JULY 26, 2022

While you might not be able to prevent the next economic downturn, there are steps your business can take to ensure you’re in the best possible position to handle what’s to come. The goal is to gather the necessary information to forecast your cash flow quickly, correctly, and frequently.

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Future CFO

JULY 20, 2023

China’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Nonetheless, Fitch said it still expects China’s economic growth to hit5.6% China’s economic growth will be underpinned by accommodative policy settings, in particular for fiscal policy, according to the firm.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Variance reporting is a financial and management accounting process used to analyze the differences between budgeted or expected figures and actual performance results. Key aspects of variance reporting include: Budget or Target Figures: This is the baseline against which actual performance is compared.

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CFO News

JANUARY 30, 2024

The finance ministry in its economic review before the budget has projected Indian economy to grow close to 7% in FY25. The multilateral institution projected Indian economy to grow 6.7% The first advance estimate released by the government earlier this month pegged FY24 growth at 7.3%.

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Collectiv

AUGUST 18, 2022

To succeed in a highly competitive business landscape, enterprises need a robust financial planning and forecasting strategy. Why Planning and Forecasting are Critical for Enterprises. Financial planning and forecasting go far beyond just day-to-day budgeting. Why Planning and Forecasting are Crucial for Power BI Users.

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Collectiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Why do so many organizations abandon their budgets halfway through the year? Because the traditional budgeting process is broken. In the latest episode of Collectiv Conversations, I chatted with Stephen Newland about the future of financial planning and analysis and how we can improve the forecasting and budgeting process.

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Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. Why Businesses Use Spreadsheets for Financial Forecasting. Disadvantages of Excel for Financial Forecasting.

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, characterized by economic uncertainty and rapid changes, staying ahead of the curve has become crucial for organizations aiming to achieve sustainable success. This entails developing a well-crafted plan and budget for 2024, which serves as a critical foundation for success.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By Jeff Ryan , MD of AWCape, a Platinum Sage business partner for HR, payroll and financial solutions South Africa’s Budget Speech for 2023 is an eagerly anticipated event for CFOs and financial leaders alike, as it provides insight into the government’s economic priorities and plans for the year ahead.

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Centage

JUNE 28, 2022

With less cash to count on, knowing your cash flow position with cash flow forecasting has never been more important: how much is really in the bank, how much is available on short notice, what revenues are coming in when, and what resources are going out and when. We examine the reasons below.

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CFO Strategic Partners

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A majority of organizations are looking at the budget/forecast monthly Due to the uncertainty the pandemic brought, many organizations had to adjust their typical budgeting/forecasting model. Twenty percent are choosing to use an annual model, while a small percentage of respondents has no formal budget or forecast.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Singapore budget confirms that fiscal pressures associated with the pandemic are easing, allowing the focus of policy to shift towards medium-term challenges to growth and public finances, said Fitch Ratings recently. of GDP against our previous forecast of a return to surplus,” Fitch said. billion), or 0.9% billion), or 0.9%

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BlueLight

JUNE 2, 2020

For this piece, I’ll dive into a tactical analysis that is important to every CEO and CFO, the budget vs actual variance analysis. The variance is the difference between the budget and actual, typically expressed as a percentage difference or total cash difference. How should we adjust the forecast going forward?

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