Blog tagged as Current Affairs

If You Can Keep Your Head...

Inspired by the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling, Forecast 5 helps you keep your head during budgeting and forecasting.

03.02.26 08:28 AM

“Where Is My Cash?” – The One Question That Could Save Your Business

Build credible cash‑flow forecasts with Forecast 5 — answer ‘Where’s my cash?’ and safeguard your business.

18.07.25 03:09 AM

Navigating Hidden Costs in the Age of AI

As AI adoption increases, finance teams struggle with rising costs, unpredictable cloud bills, and shadow IT purchases that strain budgets. A recent survey reveals that while IT budgets are set to grow in 2025, many organisations lack the data to track and manage spending effectively.

08.02.25 11:29 PM

Strategic Budgeting: Navigate Economic Shifts with Forecast 5

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, businesses need a strategic and adaptable budgeting plan. Uncertainty, market fluctuations, and evolving consumer behaviour make it more important than ever to plan ahead with clarity. And with all the changes wrought on the UK economy by “Rachel from ...

29.12.24 06:32 AM

Lord David Pannick rides to the rescue of Independent schools

The Autumn Budget presented last week has ruffled a not inconsiderable number of feathers with accusations of lying and broken manifesto promises flying. The Office of Budget Responsibility failed to support the Chancellor’s claim of a £22bn black hole left by the last government.

07.11.24 12:51 PM

Surviving the School Fees VAT Raid

Independent Schools face a 20% VAT hike in January 2025. See how Forecast 5 can help Bursars plan and make data-driven financial decisions quickly and accurately.

20.09.24 01:18 AM

The Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (“ARGA”) and Forecast 5

Deliver clear, accurate, and auditable forecasts with Forecast 5 to meet ARGA and governance standards

25.07.24 08:31 AM

Seize Strategic Clarity With Post Election Opportunities

Transform political change into financial opportunity with Forecast 5—track, forecast and adapt with confidence.

12.07.24 08:55 AM

Navigating Political Change: Forecast 5 for Agile Budgeting

Adapt your budgets and forecasts for today’s shifting political scene with Forecast 5 – agile modelling for volatile policy landscapes

17.06.24 09:04 AM

Reflecting on Accountex London 2024: A Week of Connections and Insights

Explore how Forecast 5 turned insights into action at Accountex London 2024 — integrations, ‘what‑if’ scenarios & growth across the UK

23.05.24 02:59 PM

When Audits Fail: What Carillion Taught Us About Forecasting

The Carillion collapse exposed KPMG’s audit failures. What lessons are to be learnt and how do we prevent this for accurate going concern assessments

20.10.23 05:02 AM

Audit-Ready Forecasts for Going Concern Assessments

In Edition 27 of Chartered One we considered the different interpretations of the Going Concern Statement required under IFRS and FRS, pointing out that both the FRC and the ICAEW had issued guidance during 2020....

17.10.23 01:58 AM

Measure What Matters

Measure what matters: Use OKRs and Forecast 5 to focus priorities, track progress, and drive smarter financial decisions

07.02.23 02:40 PM

Are Spreadsheets Accurate or Archaic?

Discover why relying on spreadsheets for forecasting is risky and how modern platforms deliver accuracy, agility & strategic insight.

04.08.21 11:35 AM

Helping You Navigate COVID-19 with Confidence

An article written in 2020 about the effects of COVID on businesses and how Forecast 5 can help.

01.04.20 04:58 PM