The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the world in ways none of us imagined. Just a few months ago, we were setting goals and resolutions — and now, we’re facing a global crisis that’s turned economies upside-down. It’s a lot to deal with, and the uncertainty can be overwhelming.
But even in these unsettling times, Forecast 5 is here to help. We may not have a crystal ball, but we do have structure, rigor, and powerful tools to help your organisation make smart financial decisions — no matter how volatile things get.
🌟 Why Forecast 5 Matters During COVID-19
In times like these, clarity is everything. Forecast 5 provides a fully integrated four-way forecasting suite:
Profit & Loss
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
Funds Flow
These statements don’t live in isolation — they’re connected, reconciled, and accurate, giving you a complete picture of how different scenarios truly impact your organisation.
🔍 Powerful “What-If” Scenarios
One of the most valuable capabilities right now is our What-If Simulation Engine.
You can instantly model scenarios by tweaking:
🔹Revenue
🔹Cost lines
🔹Overheads
🔹Entire business units
🔹Specific sections, categories, or even single accounts
Multipliers can be applied at any level, with full compounding effects automatically reflected across all four financial statements.
This lets you:
✔️ Stress-test best and worst-case scenarios
✔️ Understand cash flow impacts
✔️ See exactly how changes flow through your business
🧰 COVID-19 Specific Financial Tools
Forecast 5 includes built-in modelling features for real-world COVID support measures:
Payment Holidays🏦
Support for 6-month principal AND interest repayment breaks.
Government Loans 💼
Model COVID-related business loans (up to $500k or more depending on scheme rules).
Wage Subsidies💸
Reflect wage subsidy payments and required revenue-drop conditions.
One-Touch Reporting for Support Applications📄
Generate polished, bank-ready financial reports to assist with loan or subsidy applications — in seconds.
🔌 Seamless Accounting Integrations
Import your historical data and actuals directly from:
Xero
MYOB (AccountRight, Exo, Advanced)
Sage 50 & Sage 300
Or Excel, if that’s where your data lives
Say goodbye to manual re-entry and hello to clean, connected data.
👥 Trusted by Experienced Finance Professionals
If you’ve used tools like Sage WinForecast, Forecast 5 will feel familiar — but with significant improvements, modern flexibility, and far more power. Many accountants and advisors have already made the transition and are using Forecast 5 to guide their clients safely through this period.
💙 A Message From Our Team
We know these are challenging times — professionally and personally. And we care.
Forecast 5 is more than software. It’s a partner that helps you:
✨ Plan with confidence
✨ Prepare for change
✨ Make decisions grounded in clarity
✨ Build resilience for whatever comes next
We’re here to support you, your team, and your business — every step of the way.
