Forecast versus actual
The true test of accuracy. Each month once it has closed in Xero is compared against what the forecast prepared the month before expected for it. This measures how close the company came to its own short range prediction and fills out as actuals are entered.
Forecast versus forecast
How the view has shifted over time. The same months are read across successive forecasts to show where the position has been revised up or down. This is available immediately and shows the direction and scale of recent rethinking.
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Forecast versus actual
Closing balance, one month ahead
Forecast against actual closing balance
Forecast one month ahead
Actual outturn
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Forecast versus forecast
Closing balance revision
Closing balance by forecast vintage