In a competitive market, every company is looking for anyway to differentiate themselves from their competition. While we often look to new markets and data for a competitive advantage, ethics can be the factor that makes the biggest difference to customers, employees, and the public at large. Using surveys, research, case studies, and examples, this course will explore why the CPA credential and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is so different. We will discuss why CPA's are in a unique position of trust and how this can put their companies ahead. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
- Purpose of Financial Statement Analysis
- Comparing Actuals vs. Expectations & Benchmarking
- Case Studies 1 & 2
- Ratio Analysis
- Case Study 3
- Analysis of Statement of Cash Flows
- Case Studies 4 & 5
- Other Uses of Ratios
