FinPod: What's New at CFI - What's New at CFI | Forecasting Techniques

In this episode of What’s New at CFI on FinPod, we spotlight CFI’s new course “Forecasting Techniques” with expert instructor Duncan McKeen. If you've ever wanted a clear breakdown of how forecasting actually works inside a company, this conversation walks through the course’s learning objectives with practical context, examples, and insights into corporate best practices. From aligning forecasts with strategic goals to performing variance analysis and improving forecast accuracy over time, Duncan outlines what finance teams need to know. Whether you're in FP&A, business planning, or building your forecasting skills to support better decision-making, this episode breaks it down clearly and effectively. What You’ll Learn: 📌 Why forecasting is essential to strategic planning 📌 How to align financial forecasts with company goals 📌 The difference between budgeting and forecasting 📌 Best practices in revenue, cost, and cash flow forecasting 📌 How variance analysis helps improve forecast accuracy 📌 The link between forecasting and business agility 🎧 Start Learning Today → Visit our Website: https://cfi.to/uioKE → Subscribe to FinPod: https://cfi.to/uioKF → Listen on Spotify: https://cfi.to/uioKC → Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://cfi.to/uioKD #CorporateBudgeting #FinancePlanning #FPandA #VarianceAnalysis #OperatingBudget #CapExBudget #CashBudget #Forecasting #StrategicFinance #FinanceTraining #BudgetingCourse #FinancialPlanning #DuncanMcKeen #CFI #FinPod