The Mastering the Sales Forecast course provides insight into how to produce a reliable, accurate sales forecast period after period.
The instructor explains the relationship between the sales funnel and the sales forecast and why an accurate funnel helps produce an accurate forecast. He describes what is necessary to have an accurate sales funnel including regular ‘Funnel Audits’. Finally, the author gives CFOs and finance leaders specific ways to be involved in and exercise leadership in the sales forecast and funnel process.
- Teacher: sana data
SKU *: crs-1545995
Sell price $: 36.00
Course Preview:
<p><iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/98897833?autoplay=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="357" mozallowfullscreen="" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="635"></iframe></p>
Course Short Description:
This course explores the relationship between the sales funnel and the sales forecast and why an accurate funnel helps produce an accurate forecast.
credit Hours: 0
CPE Credits Awarded *: 1.5
Approval Status: - None -
Course is for: ** Main Course Library **
Course Duration: 1.5
Complexity of Content: Foundational
Suppress in lists: No
Last Updated/Reviewed Date: March 11, 2024
Prerequisitses:
Prerequisite: Exposure to corporate finance
Advanced Preparation: None
Learning Objective:
- Identify why an accurate sales funnel is necessary to have an accurate sales forecast
- Identify why regularly scheduled funnel inspections are needed to keep the funnel data accurate
- Identify the 3 things to convert an accurate sales funnel into an accurate sales forecast
- Identify the role that CRM plays in a sales forecasting process
- Identify 5 ways CFOs and finance leaders can be involved in the company’s sales funnel and sales forecast process
- Identify 4 ways to collaborate with sales leaders in the sales forecasting process
Course Type: CPE Course
Format: On Demand
Audit & Accounting: No
Careers: No
Ethics (NASBA): No
Excel: No
Finance: Yes
Human Resources (HR): No
Internal Audit: No
Leadership & Management: No
Marketing: No
Operations: No
Productivity & Tech: No
Risk Management: No
Sales: No
Tax: No
Field of Study: - None -
Other: No
CPA: Yes
CPD-IES7: No
CPD-IES8: Yes
CMA: Yes
CFE: Yes
Yellow Book: No
CGFM: No
CIA: Yes
CRMA: Yes
CPP: No
FPC: No
CTP: No
FP&A: No
CISM: No
CRISC: No
CISA: No
CIST: No
CRFS: No
SHRM-CP: No
SHRM-SCP: No
PHR: No
SPHR: No
GPHR: No
aPHR: No
PHRca: No
PHRi: No
SPHRi: No
Enable/Disable: Yes
CPE Credits: 1.5
Field of Study: Finance
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Program Location:
Online
*Program Level: Basic
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: Yes
Hours: 1.5
Field of Study: Accounting
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: Yes
CPE Credits: 1.5
Field of Study: Finance
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Program Location:
Online
*Program Level: Basic
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: Yes
CPE Credits: 1.5
Field of Study: Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Program Location:
Online
*Program Level: Basic
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: Yes
Field of Study: Specific business topics such as finance and others
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
CPE Credits: 1.5
Program Location:
Online
*Program Level: Basic
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: Yes
CPE Credits: 1.5
Field of Study: Other activities contributing to professional competence
CPE Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Program Location:
Online
*Program Level: Basic
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/certifications/APA-generic-RCH-updated-annually.png" width="80" height="80" alt="Approved by APA"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 19 ILL 000</span> has been approved for 1.0 Recertification Credit Hour(s) toward CPP recertification through the American Payroll Association (APA). Please make note of the Course Code on your CPP Recertification Log. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the APA website at <a href="http://www.americanpayroll.org/certification/recertification/">www.americanpayroll.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/certifications/APA-generic-RCH-updated-annually.png" width="80" height="80" alt="Approved by APA"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 19 ILL 000</span> has been approved for 1.0 Recertification Credit Hour(s) toward CPP recertification through the American Payroll Association (APA). Please make note of the Course Code on your CPP Recertification Log. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the APA website at <a href="http://www.americanpayroll.org/certification/recertification/">www.americanpayroll.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
On Demand/Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
On Demand/Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/IRS_CE_Provider_Logo_Color.jpg" width="150" height="39" alt="pre-approved by IRS"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. XXXXXX</span> has been approved for #### CPE credit hours toward IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) continuing education requirements. In accordance with the standards set forth in Circular 230 section 10.6, CE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: No
Program Location:
Online
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/shrmcertseal2017.png" width="80" height="60" alt="pre-approved by SHRM"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. XXXXXX</span> has been approved for #### recertification credit hours toward SHRM-CP™ and SHRM-SCP™ recertification through the Society of Human Resource Management® (SHRM®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the Society for Human Resource Management website at <a href="https://www.shrm.org/certification">www.shrm.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/shrmcertseal2017.png" width="80" height="60" alt="pre-approved by SHRM"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. XXXXXX</span> has been approved for #### recertification credit hours toward SHRM-CP™ and SHRM-SCP™ recertification through the Society of Human Resource Management® (SHRM®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the Society for Human Resource Management website at <a href="https://www.shrm.org/certification">www.shrm.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
*Program Location:
Online
*Prerequisites:
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
~Credit Details:
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><img src="https://www.illumeo.com/lpfiles/hrci_ap_preapprovedseal_2016_150x.png" width="80" height="80" alt="pre-approved by HRCI"></td>
<td align="left" valign="middle"><span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;">This activity, <span style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;">ID No. 000000</span> has been approved for 1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at <a href="https://www.hrci.org">www.hrci.org</a>. </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Enable/Disable: No
Hours: 1.0
Free Marketing Course: No