Budgeting and Forecasting for Business Success – 9 April 2025

This webinar will explore the key principles behind effective budgeting and forecasting, showing how these processes can drive strategic decision-making, manage resources efficiently, and prepare businesses for uncertainties. Attendees will learn the difference between budgeting and forecasting, how to integrate historical data into financial planning, and how to adjust forecasts as market conditions evolve. 

Date:

9 April, 2025

Time:

15:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Management Accounting

Group:

Channel 0: Foundation, Channel 1: Compliance

Format:

Live Event

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having a solid financial plan is critical to achieving both short-term and long-term success. This webinar, “Budgeting and Forecasting for Business Success,” is designed to equip accountants, financial managers, and business owners with essential tools and techniques to create robust budgets and accurate forecasts.

The session will explore the key principles behind effective budgeting and forecasting, showing how these processes can drive strategic decision-making, manage resources efficiently, and prepare businesses for uncertainties. Attendees will learn the difference between budgeting and forecasting, how to integrate historical data into financial planning, and how to adjust forecasts as market conditions evolve.

Presenter/s

Nicolene Steenkamp finished her accounting articles in 2015 and then worked as the group accountant for the same medium-sized audit firm where she completed her articles. In 2017, she transitioned to academia, serving as a lecturer, subject head, and programme coordinator in the accounting science field. In 2023, she joined CIBA as Education Manager. She completed a Master’s degree in Taxation in 2018 and holds a BCom Honours degree in Financial Management. Nicolene also holds the Business Accountant in Practice (BAP) designation with CIBA.

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

    • The fundamentals of budgeting and forecasting

    •  Practical tips for creating realistic and flexible financial plans

    • Methods for aligning financial goals with strategic objectives

    • Tools and techniques to improve accuracy in forecasts

    • How to use variance analysis to manage budget deviations

Event breakdown

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Management Accounting and Operator

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