Financial Forecasting with Analytics Essential Training
With Michael McDonald
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Duration: 1h 34m
Skill level: Intermediate
Released: 9/22/2021
Course details
Big data is transforming the world of business. Yet many people don't understand what big data and business intelligence are, or how to use that data to evaluate key metrics for their firm in the future. This course addresses that knowledge gap, giving business people practical methods to create financial forecasts with business analytics and big data.
Join Professor Michael McDonald and discover how to use predictive analytics to forecast key performance indicators of interest, such as quarterly sales, projected cash flow, or even optimized product pricing. All you need is Microsoft Excel. Michael uses the built-in formulas, functions, and calculations to perform regression analysis, calculate confidence intervals, and stress test your results. You'll walk away from the course able to immediately begin creating forecasts for your own business needs.
Join Professor Michael McDonald and discover how to use predictive analytics to forecast key performance indicators of interest, such as quarterly sales, projected cash flow, or even optimized product pricing. All you need is Microsoft Excel. Michael uses the built-in formulas, functions, and calculations to perform regression analysis, calculate confidence intervals, and stress test your results. You'll walk away from the course able to immediately begin creating forecasts for your own business needs.
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Kudzanayi Nkhata (ACMA, CGMA, MSc Finance and Investment, BSc Acc)
Kudzanayi Nkhata (ACMA, CGMA, MSc Finance and Investment, BSc Acc)
Financial Controller at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
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Ujunwa Johnson FCA, MBA
Ujunwa Johnson FCA, MBA
Finance Manager |Business Analyst| Chartered Accountant | CSC®
Contents
What’s included
- Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
- Test your knowledge 5 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
- Stay up to date Continuing Education Units
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