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What is Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)?

Spreadym

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

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Budget vs Actuals: The Key to Measuring Business Performance  

Centage

Develop a plan to address the variances in your financial forecasting. It’s not enough to only use a budget vs actuals analysis only once or twice throughout the year. As you’re looking at your budget variance analysis, focus on the following types. Or did it develop from unforeseen events? Take Action.

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How to Beat the 2020 Year-End Forecasts

CFA Institute

Where will stock markets and interest rates be at year-end 2020?