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Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
John Levy, MBA, CPA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Imagine being able to see into the future with confidence. The ability to be a great forecaster is not innate but learned. By examining great forecasters, we can learn to improve our ability to predict the future. We will examine best practices and current research to improve our ability to predict events that will affect our business.  

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Learn techniques that will improve your forecasting ability

Major Subjects
  • Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions
  • Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog
  • How non-conformists change the world
  • How to focus on what matters
  • How to learn from the past without hindsight bias

Course Materials

Speaker

John Levy, MBA, CPA's Profile

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John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, is the CEO of Board Advisory Services, a consulting firm that assists public companies, or companies aspiring to be public, with corporate governance, compliance, financial reporting and financial strategies. He has nine years of experience with three large, national accounting firms and has served  as CFO of both public and private companies. John currently serves on the Board of Directors of three public companies, including as vice-chairman of one company and audit committee chair of another. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.


Dates

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Mon, Sep 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Sat, Nov 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Sat, Mar 07, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Tue, May 05, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Fri, May 22, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Fri, Jun 05, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

Some budgeting and forecasting experience


Advanced Preparation None
Designed For

CFOs, Controllers, Budget Managers and other professionals who work on budgets and forecasts


Original Recording Date 08/2025
Course Developer

The Knowledge Institute


Date Added to Catalog 04/2025
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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Official Registry Statement

Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org


Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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