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Forecasting Profit

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  • © 1995

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Authors:
  1. Mike Metcalfe

    1. Commerce Department, Adelaide University, South Australia

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. Reporting a Forecast

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    Pages 1-27

  3. Types of Evidence

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    Pages 29-49

  4. An Historical Classification

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    Pages 51-62

  5. Group Forecasts

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    Pages 63-87

  6. Question Instruments

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    Pages 89-103

  7. Interviews

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    Pages 105-138

  8. Extrapolation

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    Pages 139-178

  9. Causal Models

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    Pages 179-203

  10. Bootstrapping and Expert Systems

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    Pages 205-210

  11. Deterministic Models

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    Pages 211-218

  12. Eclectic Methods

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    Pages 219-236

  13. Bankruptcy Forecasts

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    Pages 237-258

  14. Profit Forecasts

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    Pages 259-281

  15. Disclosure

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    Pages 283-296

  16. Evaluating a Forecast

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    Pages 297-310

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 311-339
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This book is about managing the task of forecasting profit. It builds a case for using multiple methods, providing examples of each method, and suggesting practical techniques to use in dealing with the issues and problems of accuracy in profit forecasts. All the elements that infringe on profits (costs, sales, budgeting, investment, and loan default) are examined within this framework. In addition to synthesizing the research, Professor Metcalfe has applied his own research work on forecast modeling and judgmental methods. The final result is a practical reference book for making more accurate profit forecasts.

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  • Commerce Department, Adelaide University, South Australia

    Mike Metcalfe

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