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Lord David Pannick rides to the rescue of Independent schools

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 - Comment(s)

Breaking down our stock records

Breaking down our stock records

We know that budgeting for stock and its varying requirements can be a bit tricky. But Forecast 5 has 3 different record types to help you budget quicker and more accurately in a way that works for your business.

26.08.24 12:16 PM - Comment(s)

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

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

Right at the top of the King’s Speech(1) on 17 July, 2024 in only the third paragraph King Charles noted “Bills will be brought forward to strengthen audit and corporate governance, [Draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill]."

Known as ARGA, this bill has been a long time coming as this ...

25.07.24 08:31 AM - Comment(s)

How Forecast 5 can help you manage your organisation

How Forecast 5 can help you manage your organisation

It’s a funny old world – the strange arithmetic of the UK’s “first past the post” system propelled Labour into the House of Commons with 63% of the seats whilst the Conservatives and Reform achieved a scant 20% of the seats with more votes!

To some, heaven on earth, to others Armageddon.

At Fore...

12.07.24 08:55 AM - Comment(s)

How Forecast 5 can help navigate in a changing political environment

How Forecast 5 can help navigate in a changing political environment

Unlike the pilot of the imaginary plane after last weekend’s European elections that saw major shifts to the right across multiple countries in the EU, the move in the UK if the pollsters are to be believed is that the UK will shift to the left.

At Forecast 5 we aren’t in the business of pickin...

17.06.24 09:04 AM - Comment(s)

Reflecting on Accountex London 2024: A week of connections and insights

Reflecting on Accountex London 2024: A week of connections and insights

Reflecting on Accountex London 2024

23.05.24 02:59 PM - Comment(s)

What we learnt at Accountex 2023

What we learnt at Accountex 2023

What we learnt from our time at the London Accountex 2023

29.05.23 10:22 AM - Comment(s)

Forecast 5 at Accountex 2023!

Forecast 5 at Accountex 2023!

Need to prepare a consolidated forecast for your group or business entity? Are you sweating, just a bit, at the thought?

29.05.23 10:21 AM - Comment(s)

Are preparing consolidated forecasts causing a bit of a sweat?

Are preparing consolidated forecasts causing a bit of a sweat?

Need to prepare a consolidated forecast for your group or business entity? Are you sweating, just a bit, at the thought?

20.03.23 10:07 AM - Comment(s)

Measure what matters

Measure what matters

In 1999 a venture capitalist, John Doerr, invested $11.8m for a 12% stake in a startup promoted by two Stanford grad school dropouts which had amazing technology, great entrepreneurial energy, sky high ambitions - but no real business plan.

07.02.23 02:40 PM - Comment(s)

What is budgeting software?

What is budgeting software?

Are spreadsheets accurate or archaic? What to do when details of 16,000 Covid-positive cases disappear from Test and Trace spreadsheets?

12.12.22 10:40 AM - Comment(s)

How our licensing works

How our licensing works

We've found out recently that our pricing models has been compared to other companies pricing models, which has been causing a bit of confusion.

Forecast 5 packages work a little differently to others so let us explain so you have full understanding to be able to make an informed decision.

30.08.22 02:15 PM - Comment(s)

What are What If scenarios?

What are What If scenarios?

We explain about what if scenarios

27.06.22 10:11 AM - Comment(s)

Rainbows End: Building accuracy and integrity

Rainbows End: Building accuracy and integrity

Case Study: Rainbows End: Building accuracy and integrity

01.04.22 11:35 AM - Comment(s)

Steamships Trading Company: Replacing Excel was a no brainer

Steamships Trading Company: Replacing Excel was a no brainer

Case Study: Steamships Trading Company: Replacing Excel was a no brainer

01.04.22 11:34 AM - Comment(s)

Future Cuisine Limited: Providing reliable forecasts and reports

Future Cuisine Limited: Providing reliable forecasts and reports

Case Study: Future Cuisine: Providing reliable forecasts and reports

01.04.22 11:34 AM - Comment(s)

November 2021 - Release 5.2

November 2021 - Release 5.2

Don't forget for those on networks and servers, ensure that everyone is out of Forecast 5 and that you have administrative permissions before running the update. Each local installation will also need to be updated. If you have any issues, get in touch with our support team.

16.11.21 11:05 AM - Comment(s)

What are our standard reports?

What are our standard reports?

We explain the Forecast 5 standard financial reports and how they are important to your business.

27.09.21 10:14 AM - Comment(s)

What can Memo records do?

What can Memo records do?

Have you heard about our memo records and how they can allow you to budget with greater flexibility.

10.09.21 02:46 PM - Comment(s)

Spreadsheets - accurate or archaic?

Spreadsheets - accurate or archaic?

Are spreadsheets accurate or archaic? What to do when details of 16,000 Covid-positive cases disappear from Test and Trace spreadsheets?

04.08.21 11:35 AM - Comment(s)

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