The forecast is typically based on the business/organisations historical performance - assumptions about the future - and requires preparing an income statement - balance sheet - cash flow statement and supporting schedules. 

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More advanced financial models include discounted cash flow analysis (DCF model) - leveraged-buyout (LBO) - mergers and acquisitions (M&A) ans sensitivity analysis. 

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The output of a financial model prepared by WGC is then utilised for decision making and performing financial analysis - whether inside or outside of the business/organisation.

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WGC is able to interpret the Financial Model with Clients to make decisions in reference to: 

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• Raising capital (debt and/or equity)

• Making acquisitions (business and/or/assets)

• Growing the Business organically (ie. expansion - opening new stores, entering new markets, etc.)

• Selling or divesting assets and Business units

• Budgeting and forecasting (planning for the years ahead)

• Capital allocation (priority of which projects to invest)

• Valuing a Business

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