Forecast 5 - Blog , InfoForecast 5 - Blog , Infohttps://www.forecast5.com/blogs/InfoThu, 30 Apr 2026 21:07:12 +1000http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[What Is Forecast 5?]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/what-is-forecast-5Forecast 5 is a purpose-built budgeting and forecasting platform designed to empower accountants, CFOs, and finance teams.]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:31:53 +1300<![CDATA[Three Steps to Confident Forecasting]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/3-stepsIf you're transitioning from spreadsheets or outdated tools, selecting the right budgeting software is crucial. We've got the information you need.]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:29:54 +1300<![CDATA[Sage Winforecast: The End of an Era]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/sage-winforecastSage WinForecast was once a go-to tool for budgeting and forecasting. However, its development ceased in 1998, and by 2013, Sage stopped selling new l ]]>

Sage WinForecast was once a go-to tool for budgeting and forecasting. However, its development ceased in 1998, and by 2013, Sage stopped selling new licenses. Support officially ended in 2014, leaving users without updates or assistance (Sage Knowledge Base).


Forecast 5 was designed to fill the void ...


]]>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:29:13 +1300<![CDATA[About Forecast 5: Smarter Budgeting and Forecasting for Modern Finance]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/aboutForecast 5 is a purpose-built budgeting and forecasting platform designed to empower accountants, CFOs, and finance teams.]]>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:41:54 +1300<![CDATA[Tracking WIP Through to Capitalisation with Forecast 5]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/Tracking-WIP-Through-to-Capitalisation-with-Forecast-5VAT may be notoriously complex, but Forecast 5 makes it simple to apply, track, and report—no matter the scheme or rate. From standard to exempt, monthly payments to VAT holidays, we’ve got your forecasting covered.]]>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:16:04 +1200<![CDATA[Consolidations: Handling of Minority and Associate Interests and Goodwill]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/consolidations-goodwillForecast 5 simplifies group consolidations by accurately handling minority interests, associates, and goodwill.]]>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:04:11 +1200<![CDATA[Consolidations: Allocation of Group Admin Amongst Subsidiaries]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/consolidations-groupadminAllocate group admin costs effectively with Forecast 5 to ensure accurate, driver-based forecasts for all subsidiaries]]>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:03:08 +1200<![CDATA[Consolidations: Actual Results in Group Forecasts]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/consolidations-actualsReporting and reflecting on actuals in a consolidation promotes healthier, stronger company-wide financial decisions]]>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:17:10 +1300<![CDATA[Consolidations: Multi-Currency Group Forecasts Made Easy in Forecast 5]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/consolidations-multicurrencyDiscover how Forecast 5 simplifies group consolidated forecasts across multiple currencies with accurate, real-time exchange rate adjustments.]]>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:15:26 +1300<![CDATA[Consolidations: Eliminating Intercompany Profits & Loans in Forecast 5]]>https://www.forecast5.com/blogs/post/consolidations-eliminationsIn the 2nd article of our series, dive into how Forecast 5 seamlessly handles intercompany profits, losses, and loans. Explore how our tool ensures the proper elimination of intercompany transactions, providing you with a clear, accurate consolidated forecast.]]>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:15:40 +1300