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Financial forecasting: How Enae Jackson-Atkins positioned her advising practice for success

Join Ian and Kathy as they talk with Enae Jackson-Atkins, an accountant and LivePlan strategic advisor, to discuss why financial forecasting is the advisory service your clients need.

Enae will showcase how she brings value to her clients each month with forecasting and strategic advising, and how her practice is set up for efficiency and scalability.

You’ll gain a complete introduction to this service offering and come away with a blueprint to start taking a more proactive approach with your clients’ finances.

Watch to learn:

  • The difference between financial budgeting and financial forecasting

  • Why forecasting makes such a valuable advisory service for your clients and your firm

  • How to communicate the benefits of financial forecasting to your clients

  • How to provide up-to-date information and projections to evaluate a client’s position, assess risk, identify opportunities and threats, and make adjustments

Enae Jackson-Atkins
Founder, Esquire Accounting

Enae partners with entrepreneurial attorneys and small businesses to maximize profitability through strategic advisory and fully outsourced virtual CFO services.

Kathy Gregory
Head of Business Planning, Lookahead Advisory

Kathy has spent 25 years in business development, including financial forecasting, strategic planning, process development, project management, and mergers and acquisitions. The former Director of Product Marketing at LivePlan, she spearheaded their strategic advising program for accountants while championing financial literacy for entrepreneurs. Now, as one of the founders of Lookahead Advisory, she offers hands-on business development and strategic planning services for small businesses, nonprofits, and Tribal communities.

Ian Vacin
Co-Founder & Chief Partnerships Officer, Karbon

Ian is passionate about helping businesses be as successful as possible in order to positively impact the small businesses they serve. With 25+ years' experience in technology & process improvement and 15+ years of leadership experience in the accounting industry at Karbon, Xero, and Intuit, Ian is a recognized expert, innovator, and teacher.

Financial forecasting: How Enae Jackson-Atkins positioned her advising practice for success | Karbon Magazine