CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
The budget and the forecast are two common tools used by controllers and CFOs across almost every industry. However, are we really getting the most out of these tools? Or are we merely replicating whatever was done last year? In this course, we will use examples and illustrations to demonstrate various budgeting and forecasting techniques. We will discuss traditional approaches, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Field of Study:
Finance (2 CPE)
Instructor

Instructor:
David Peters
Additional Details
Who should attend:
CFOs & Controllers who are involved in the budgeting and forecasting process.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Overview of budgeting tools
- Overview of difference between budgeting and forecasting
- Examples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Distinguish between a forecast and a budget
- Recognize the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting
- Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach
- Utilize key forecast drivers
- Apply judgement when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment
Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of budgeting techniques.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
Peters Professional Education LLC
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
PEDPCSC2
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CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
Course Code:
PEDPCSC2
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
The budget and the forecast are two common tools used by controllers and CFOs across almost every industry. However, are we really getting the most out of these tools? Or are we merely replicating whatever was done last year? In this course, we will use examples and illustrations to demonstrate various budgeting and forecasting techniques. We will discuss traditional approaches, as well as newer approaches such as flexible budgeting, in an effort to show how companies can gain more value.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Overview of budgeting tools
- Overview of difference between budgeting and forecasting
- Examples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Distinguish between a forecast and a budget
- Recognize the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting
- Recognize the key elements of a flexible budgeting approach
- Utilize key forecast drivers
- Apply judgement when it may be appropriate to make a forecast adjustment
Who should attend:
CFOs & Controllers who are involved in the budgeting and forecasting process.
Developed By:
Peters Professional Education LLC
Instructor:
David Peters
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Finance (2 CPE)
Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of budgeting techniques.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
OR
Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 5/15/2025 @ 4:00 PM
- 5/29/2025 @ 4:00 PM
- 6/13/2025 @ 10:30 AM
- 6/26/2025 @ 1:30 PM
- 7/15/2025 @ 2:00 PM
- 7/31/2025 @ 4:00 PM
- 8/14/2025 @ 3:30 PM
- 8/25/2025 @ 1:30 PM
- 9/3/2025 @ 11:00 AM
- 9/18/2025 @ 3:30 PM
- 10/13/2025 @ 2:00 PM
- 10/30/2025 @ 3:30 PM
- 11/12/2025 @ 12:30 PM
- 11/14/2025 @ 11:00 AM
- 12/2/2025 @ 3:00 PM
- 12/17/2025 @ 11:00 AM
- 1/13/2026 @ 1:30 PM
- 1/26/2026 @ 2:00 PM
- 2/11/2026 @ 2:00 PM
- 2/24/2026 @ 1:00 PM
- 3/13/2026 @ 1:30 PM
- 3/23/2026 @ 2:00 PM
- 4/15/2026 @ 1:30 PM
- 4/29/2026 @ 9:30 AM
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