Journal of Accountancy

How CPAs can use exponential smoothing in Excel for better forecasts

FORECAST.ETS applies an exponential triple smoothing (ETS) algorithm to create forecasts that can include trend and seasonal ...
Forbes

Forecasting Accuracy: Overcoming A Major Sales Industry Hurdle

Sales forecasting—estimating the future sales of products or services based on historical data, market trends and other relevant factors—is important for any organization. According to Aberdeen, 97% ...
News-Press NOW

Storm Tracker Team evaluates The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast accuracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- For more than 230 years, The Old Farmer's Almanac has been a trusted source for planning weather-dependent activities such as farming, gardening and even travel.
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New study shows hurricane hunter flights significantly increase forecast accuracy

When a hurricane is in the forecast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) deploys its famed Hurricane Hunter team to gather data directly from the storm. The team uses ...
The Washington Post

We mapped weather forecast accuracy across the U.S. Look up your city.

In Philadelphia, the forecast is accurate 4 days out. In Phoenix, the forecast is accurate 6 days out. In Boston, the forecast is accurate 3 days out. In Miami, the forecast is accurate at least 7 ...