Five questions on risk-adjusted forecasting and planning

Companies today face a dizzying array of risks, from regulatory pressures and competitor actions to talent shortages and cost volatility - and everything in between. These risks can have a significant impact on financial performance. Yet most financial forecasts and plans still revolve around single-point estimates and metrics that don't objectively consider a company's unique combination of key risks. Here is an approach to forecasting and planning that analyzes and tests multiple risk variables to help executives present forward-looking numbers with greater confidence - and manage key business risks more effectively ... READ MORE

Released by Deloitte LLP - 16 July 2013