Primer on EPM Analysis

primer on enterprise performance management analysis

The most effective management systems are built to address business needs. It is convenient to begin an EPM system within the domain of financial management, so we may recap analysis for management, along the following outline.

1. Financial Opportunity Assessment 
   1. Interpreting Financials
   2. Evaluating Performance
2. Financial Planning
   1. Forecasts
   2. Budget
   3. Growth
3. Financial Operations
   1. Instruments
   2. Markets
   3. Financing
4. Cash Flow and Investment Opportunities
   1. Discounted Cash Flow and Other Techniques
   2. Business Valuation
   3. Corporate Structure
   4. Role of Risk Analysis