Forecasting is a valuable tool in business planning. It allows you to reliably predict company performance, trends, etc. Forecasting applies to expenses as well as revenues, and can provide a clearer understanding of future profits and losses. Ultimately, business forecasting enables better decision-making. Historical data is analyzed to detect patterns which helps to predict future […] Prerequisite: Excel Level 1
Forecasting is a valuable tool in business planning. It allows you to reliably predict company performance, trends, etc. Forecasting applies to expenses as well as revenues, and can provide a clearer understanding of future profits and losses. Ultimately, business forecasting enables better decision-making. Historical data is analyzed to detect patterns which helps to predict future performance.
Concepts such as linear and seasonal forecasting are reviewed with specific notes about budgeting, seasonality, and run rate. In class, we will analyze government data from 2019 across different industries. Charts are built to visualize the forecasts into the future.
