Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Control
Course overview
Good budgets turn strategy into a financial plan and give managers a tool to control spending. This course covers how to build realistic budgets, forecast performance, and keep costs under control through the year.
What you will gain
- Build budgets that reflect business plans
- Forecast revenue and costs with reasonable accuracy
- Monitor performance against budget
- Investigate and explain variances
- Control costs without harming performance
- Present budget information to managers
Who should attend
- Budget holders and managers
- Finance and accounts staff
- Cost and management accountants
- Departmental heads
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 18 Dec 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
| 9 to 13 Aug 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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