Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Industry | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- John Levy, MBA, CPA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Imagine being able to see into the future with confidence. The ability to be a great forecaster is not innate but learned. By examining great forecasters, we can learn to improve our ability to predict the future. We will examine best practices and current research to improve our ability to predict events that will affect our business.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Learn techniques that will improve your forecasting ability
Major Subjects
- Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions
- Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog
- How non-conformists change the world
- How to focus on what matters
- How to learn from the past without hindsight bias
Course Materials
IMPORTANT CPE Credit Instructions Read Before Webcast Updated 2025 (434.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

John Levy, MBA, CPA Related Seminars and Products
John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, is the CEO of Board Advisory Services, a consulting firm that assists public companies, or companies aspiring to be public, with corporate governance, compliance, financial reporting and financial strategies. He has nine years of experience with three large, national accounting firms and has served as CFO of both public and private companies. John currently serves on the Board of Directors of three public companies, including as vice-chairman of one company and audit committee chair of another. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Dates
Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am CDT
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Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Thu, Nov 13, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Sat, Nov 29, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am CST
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Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm CST
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Fri, Jan 09, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am CST
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Wed, Feb 11, 2026 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm CST
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Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CST
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Sat, Mar 07, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am CST
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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 06:00pm to 08:00pm CDT
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Tue, May 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am CDT
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Fri, May 22, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Fri, Jun 05, 2026 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm CDT
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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 09:00am to 11:00am CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesSome budgeting and forecasting experience
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For
CFOs, Controllers, Budget Managers and other professionals who work on budgets and forecasts
Original Recording Date 08/2025
Course Developer
The Knowledge Institute
Date Added to Catalog 04/2025
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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