A practical framework to project revenue, expenses, and cash flow for accurate business valuation and strategic planning.
This course provides a comprehensive methodology for forecasting financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. It covers the essential steps for adjusting historical data to reflect ongoing business performance, such as normalizing sales allowances, accounting for non-controlling interests, and excluding non-recurring items. The material details how to use revenue as a primary driver for projections and how to maintain articulation and consistency across all financial statements. Participants will learn to apply quantitative methods to estimate future performance and use a cash plug to ensure balance sheet integrity.
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Dr. Eric Knight is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a career that bridges professional accounting and academia. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University, an M.S. in Accounting from the University of North Texas, and a Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) from Baker College, where his research focused on student perceptions of accounting education. With more than 25 years of combined professional and academic experience, he brings both practical expertise and scholarly perspective to my work. My professional career includes roles as a tax accountant and positions in corporate finance, where he specialized in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. He also managed budgets, contracts, and fiscal operations across multiple departments in higher education. Dr. Knight was invited to speak at the 2025 Fall Continuing Professional Development Conference for CPA New Brunswick. Since 2008, he has dedicated himself to teaching and mentoring future professionals. Dr. Knight teaches courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and taxation, with a focus on clarity, engagement, and real-world application. His goal is to bridge the gap between theory and practice, equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. Dr. Eric Knight’s areas of expertise include Managerial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis, with research examining the challenges business majors face in accounting courses.
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