Description

How to build robust forecasts in an operating model, and how to incorporate scenario analysis and benchmarking into the analysis.

Learning Objectives

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1. Identify techniques for forecasting revenue growth.
2. Recognize and evaluate the impact of FX on revenues and earnings.
3. Identify considerations for forecast margins, working capital, PP&E and capital structure.
4. Use scenario analysis in a model.
5. Apply benchmarking forecasts against consensus numbers.
6. Use check-ratios to sense check the model output.