How to Calculate (and Forecast) Expected Value
Expected value distills uncertainty into one probability-weighted number. Explore the formula, see profit-focused examples, and learn how AI platforms keep those forecasts live.
Bruno J. Navarro
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Bruno J. Navarro
Bruno J. Navarro is a senior content marketing manager at Workday, and focuses on writing about finance, technology, and trends.
Bruno has more than 25 years of experience in content marketing and strategy, leadership, and journalism. Prior to joining Workday, Bruno served as director of editorial and content at a New York-based B2B startup and worked as editor, producer, and reporter at a variety of news organizations, including CNBC, The Associated Press, NBC News, and Condé Nast.
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How to Calculate (and Forecast) Bad Debt Expense
Bad debt can quietly erode profits, distort forecasts, and shake financial confidence—unless you know how to stay ahead of it. To succeed, finance teams must know how to regularly calculate bad debt expense.
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How to Calculate (and Forecast) Average Revenue
Forecasting average revenue helps finance leaders understand how value flows through the business. With the right data and tools in place, it becomes a powerful way to spot trends, guide strategy, and drive long-term planning decisions.
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Holistic Financial Planning and Integrated FP&A
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How to Calculate (and Forecast) Accounts Payable
Strong accounts payable forecasts give finance leaders early visibility into upcoming cash requirements and payment timing. With the right approach, AP serves as a practical tool for managing liquidity and strengthening operational control.
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FP&A Beyond Excel: A Modern Approach
Excel built the foundation of FP&A, but it wasn't designed for the speed or scale modern finance demands. Learn why today’s finance leaders are adopting a more connected planning approach that moves with the entire business.
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Data-Driven Decisions: How CFOs Can Use Analytics for Competitive Advantage
More than ever, finance leaders must possess a broader skill set, including the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide insights that inform critical business decisions and create value.
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Financial Consolidation and Close Process: A Guide
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FP&A Best Practices for Success
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Finance Digital Transformation: What Does It Even Mean?
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CFO Playbook: 25 Strategies to Counter Declining Consumer Confidence
Finance leaders must think about how their organizations should respond in the face of future uncertainty, both in the short-term and beyond.
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10 Tactics for Managing Expenses When Expanding an Enterprise Footprint
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10 Accounting Reports and the Best Templates
The right accounting reports don’t just track the past—they guide the future. From essential templates to scalable systems, finance teams need to build reporting structures that drive smart, data-informed decisions.
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Revenue Cycle Management Automation: The Complete Guide
Automation is changing how revenue gets managed—from routine manual processes to strategic, integrated, forward-thinking processes. For finance teams, it’s creating space to move faster, think bigger, and stay ahead of what’s next.
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A Guide to Cost-Benefit Analysis in FP&A
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Top Metrics for FP&A Teams to Track
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The CFO as Storyteller: Weaving Compelling Narratives From Financial Data
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Automated Invoice Processing: Everything You Need to Know
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