Question

Please list and provide a short description and example of the different types of firms when forecasting expenses.

Answer 1

An expenses forecast estimates your ongoing operational costs over a period of time. Business expenses may include (amongst others) rent, insurances, vehicles, advertising, employee wages, and accounting and legal fees.

If you are starting a new business, base your forecast on market research and industry benchmarks. If you are already operating a business, use records from previous years to assist you. Make sure you allow for any likely changes, such as an increase in costs or employing additional staff

Stock analysts use various forecasting methods to determine how a stock's price will move in the future. They might look at revenue and compare it to economic indicators. Changes to financial or statistical data are observed to determine the relationship between multiple variables. These relationships may be based on the passage of time or the occurrence of specific events