From numbers to action: helping clients improve business performance with Sage

Event information

This event is brought to you in partnership with Sage.

Business performance is about far more than looking back at revenue, profit and cashflow. The greatest value comes from helping business owners understand what is driving their results, where risks and opportunities are emerging, and what actions will have the biggest impact on future performance.

In this practical webinar, Chris Downing will explore how accountants can use management reporting, forecasting, scenario planning and meaningful KPIs to provide deeper commercial insight and support better decision-making. Learn how to move beyond static reports, facilitate more valuable performance conversations and develop a more proactive, forward-looking advisory offering.

Key benefits

Using practical examples and insights from Futrli, Chris will demonstrate how accurate data, relevant metrics and timely forecasting can help accountants deliver greater visibility, identify opportunities earlier and provide clients with the strategic guidance they need to grow with confidence.

About the speaker

Chris Downing, Director Accountants and Bookkeepers, Sage Chris joined Sage having been a partner at a top 100 accountancy firm. He brings nearly 20 years of hands-on experience and strategic insight of the profession, coupled with an infectious enthusiasm in the adoption of technology and Business Intelligence to improve reporting and drive innovation in the SME sector.

CPD hours

ICAEW's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations require a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this event could contribute up to 1hr of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the event booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

There is no charge to attend this event. ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join.