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Mid-Year Forecasts: A Strategic Reset or a Financial Reality Check?

Analytics, Business, External Data, Finance, Forecasting & Planning

Introduction Six months ago, your forecast looked solid. The plan was ambitious but reasonable. The board approved it. The teams aligned around it. And then… reality happened. Now it's mid-year—and the numbers are in. Growth is off…

Forecasts in Context: From Blind Assumptions to Benchmark-Validated Roadmaps

AI, Analytics, Business, External Data, Finance, Forecasting & Planning, M & A, Strategic

Introduction In today’s volatile environment, forecasting is no longer just a finance function—it’s a survival skill. Yet many organizations are placing unprecedented trust in AI-generated projections without validating the assumptions…

Benchmarking Your Way to Better Board Conversations

Analytics, Boardroom, Business, Finance

Introduction Boards don’t just want numbers—they want meaning, relevance, and context. A forecast with no benchmark is a guess. A performance report without a peer comparison is a missed opportunity. And a strategic plan without industry…

When AI Gets It Wrong: The Dangerous Illusion of Forecasting Accuracy

AI, Analytics, Business, Finance, Forecasting & Planning, Strategic

Introduction Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial forecasting. From dynamic revenue models to automated scenario planning, AI-powered tools promise greater speed, precision, and responsiveness than traditional methods ever…

The Hidden Risks of AI Forecasting: What CFOs Need to Know Before Uploading Financial Data

AI, Analytics, Finance, Forecasting & Planning, Strategic

Introduction AI tools like ChatGPT-4.1 are changing how quickly finance professionals can build and test forecasting models. In just minutes, a CFO or analyst can upload a CSV file and generate a predictive output that used to require coordination…

Sell-side M&A: Elevate Value, Ignite Bidding Frenzy

Analytics, Business, Case Studies, External Data, M & A, Strategic

Introduction In the high-stakes world of sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A), robust growth can capture buyer interest, but financial weaknesses uncovered during due diligence can significantly undermine valuations. Financial GPS™,…

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