In this unpredictable and erratic business environment, organizations need to harness its financial forecasting and models to futureproof their future financial health and performance to weather any unexpected setbacks. By building a solid financial model, organizations will be in better position to create accurate financial forecast as well as building effective budget plans that allow them to timely respond to any potential scenarios in future.
This Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™) is designed to help you to harness your organization’s financial performance and health with comprehensive techniques in reviewing your financial forecasts and building effective budgeting plans through designing solid financial models. You will discover how to develop reliable and accurate financial forecasts, prepare a solid budgeting plan and leverage the power of Excel to create sophisticated financial models. This program will also help you to discover many forecasting functions and techniques available including advanced Excel functions and R Statistical Language to analyze your financial forecast statements as well as creating and applying financial decision making models. In addition, you will also walk away with the application of various types of budgeting techniques such as Activity Based Costing, Activity Based Budgeting, Zero Based Budgeting and so on that can help your organization to save considerably on discretionary spending.
By the end of the program and upon passing the Chartered exam, you will have earned the Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™) which you can use to demonstrate your professional credentials and track record in the field of financial modeling, forecasting and budgeting.
This program will entitle you:
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The Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™) is a mark of excellence and distinction that signifies a fully qualified finance professional with financial forecasting, budgeting and modeling expertise and skill sets. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CFBM™ charter is a trademarked charter available only professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications with over 90,000 members around the world. It is also endorsed by prominent associations and organizations worldwide.
The content of this program has also been fully certified and independently accredited by CPD as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles.
This accredited program will provide you with a complete framework of financial forecasting, budgeting and modeling in a practical and accessible way, helping finance leaders reduce uncertainty in their planning and budgeting process. With thorough coverage of financial models and proven applications, this program will guide you through a step-by-step process to improve your financial forecasts and build solid budgeting plans with sophisticated financial models.
You will be exposed to a wide array of financial forecasting techniques that will increase the accuracy of your forecasting, harness the power of Excel to create dynamic time series forecasts and improve your overall budgeting framework with proven techniques including Activity Based Costing, Activity Based Budgeting, Zero Based Budgeting and so on to help your organization save considerably on discretionary spending.
By the end of the program and upon passing the Chartered exam, you will have earned the Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBMTM) which you can use to demonstrate your professional credentials and track record in the field of financial modeling, forecasting and budgeting.
Globally demanded and recognized, this designation is an industry-recognized trademarked charter developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and has lifelong validity. It’s also fully accredited by CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), with 160,000 membership organizations worldwide.
Duncan Williamson is an author, trainer and business consultant specializing in Financial, Management Accounting and Spreadsheet Modelling with a sustained record of success established in the Financial and Commercial marketplaces. He is an inspirational presenter whose excellent communication skills have been demonstrated across countries and cultures assisting executive professionals to achieve their full potential.
Duncan’s international experience includes multimillion dollars projects and consultancies carried out in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans, Central Europe and Denmark. In addition to working as a consultant and trainer, Duncan worked in a wide variety of settings, ranging from working as a management accountant in process industries in the UK to product cost consulting in several industries in Eastern Europe and the Oil and Gas industry in the Middle East.
Duncan has published widely over the years on cost and management accounting, and is a major contributor to various magazines, journals and websites. Duncan is a best-selling author across many financial books including "Excel Power Query". Prior to that, he has written “Excel Solutions for Accountants” in three volumes in June 2015, and “The Accounting and Bookkeeping Coach”, published in April 2014.
At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprised of 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with your Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™) designation
If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.
After completing the program and passing the exam, you will be awarded the: Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™) designation that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This designation is a global trademark and industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally demanded and recognized, this designation will help you distinguish your financial forecasting and budgeting skillsets and demonstrate that you have attained expertise in one of the most powerful financial tools in business: a reliable financial forecast that will help your company make better financial decisions. According to Robert Half salary review, finance leaders with solid financial forecasting and budgeting skillsets is one of the most desired skills in finance today and typically see up to 20% increase in compensation.
Dates: 30 Jan - 1 Feb 2023
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
11:00am - 6:30pm New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
| Regular Pricing | |
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| After 06 Jan 2023 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 2,895 |
| New Zealand Delegates | NZD 2,895 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
Register NowDates: 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2023
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Singapore Standard Time (SGT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | |
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| By 03 Feb 2023 | After 03 Feb 2023 | |
| Asia Pacific Countries Delegates | SGD 2,795 | SGD 2,895 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies). Note: GST is applicable to participants from Singapore registered companies.
Register NowDates: 29 - 31 Mar 2023
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm British Summer Time (BST)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
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| By 10 Feb 2023 | By 24 Mar 2023 | After 24 Mar 2023 | |
| EU Delegates | EUR 1,695 | EUR 1,895 | EUR 1,995 |
| UK Delegates | GBP 1,495 | GBP 1,695 | GBP 1,795 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies).
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Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Modeling Professional (CFBM™)
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