Research and Markets: Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting in the New Economy

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac92e7/financial_planning) has announced the addition of the "Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting in the New Economy" report to their offering.

A sound financial plan is the vehicle which clearly states strategic business objectives in financial terms. A well-prepared budget forms the foundation for decision-making throughout the fiscal year. However it is the forecast which allows the business to adjust future expectations based on recent actual performance.

With a renewed focus on growth as a strategic goal, and alignment of strategy with corporate performance, companies that hope to achieve Best-in-Class status must be armed with tools that provide visibility and flexibility to strike a balance between aggressive plans for recovery and caution.

Key report benefits:

• Complete Budget Process Quicker
• Improve Actual to Budgeted Revenue Accuracy
• Better Forecast

Key Topics Covered:

Executive Summary

• Best-in-Class Performance
• Competitive Maturity Assessment
• Required Actions

Chapter One: Benchmarking the Best-in-Class

• Business Context
• The Maturity Class Framework
• The Best-in-Class PACE Model
• Best-in-Class Strategies

Chapter Two: Benchmarking Requirements for Success

• Competitive Assessment
• Capabilities and Enablers

Chapter Three: Required Actions

• Laggard Steps to Success
• Industry Average Steps to Success
• Best-in-Class Steps to Success

Appendix A: Research Methodology

Appendix B: Related Aberdeen Research

List of Figures

List of Charts

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac92e7/financial_planning

Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager,
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Source: Research and Markets