Budgeting Planning and Forecasting for Dummies, Clarity Systems Limited Edition (Custom)

Identifying the right software solution is key

Understanding the goals of the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes provides the foundation to finding the right tool to manage these processes. When spreadsheets don't cut it, use the information in this book to find the best solution.

• Understand the basic concepts — find out what differentiates budgeting, planning, and forecasting

• Understand the limitations of spreadsheets...
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Identifying the right software solution is key

Understanding the goals of the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes provides the foundation to finding the right tool to manage these processes. When spreadsheets don't cut it, use the information in this book to find the best solution.

• Understand the basic concepts — find out what differentiates budgeting, planning, and forecasting

• Understand the limitations of spreadsheets — dig down into the pluses and minuses of spreadsheets

• Evaluate your needs — consider the elements of the ideal budgeting, planning, and forecasting solution

• Find the right software solution — leverage these checklists to help you decide

Open the book and find:

• The distinction between enterprise budgeting, planning, and forecasting

• The downside of using spreadsheets for these processes

• Features of the ideal solution

• Checklists to help you select the right tool

Learn to:

• Distinguish between enterprise budgeting, planning, and forecasting

• Move beyond using spreadsheets

• Identify the ideal software solution for your organization