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Description
4CastPro stands out in the realm of multi-tiered budgeting and consolidation processes. Its six-digit coding system for cost centres allows for the development of a complex hierarchy, facilitating everything from the overarching group consolidated budget to detailed departmental budgets. Users have the flexibility to select either the New Cloud version, the desktop version, or utilize both while maintaining access to the same databases. For those interested in experiencing the capabilities of the Cloud version, a trial can be initiated through the provided link, or by emailing an older trial balance to schedule a demonstration via Teamviewer or MS Teams. The platform also allows for forecasting of various financial elements such as accruals, loans, capital expenditures, and depreciation. Additionally, users can project personnel costs on an individual basis and anticipate sales opportunities based on key customers and product categories. The software features an integrated Profit and Loss account, balance sheet, fundsflow statement, and cashflow analysis. Furthermore, it offers advanced Excel custom forecasting and reporting capabilities through an Excel add-in for desktop versions. Users can easily import actual financial data from MS Excel trial balances, while direct imports are supported from Sage Business Cloud Accounts, Xero, and QuickBooks in the Cloud version, as well as from Sage 50 and Access Dimensions in the desktop variant. This comprehensive suite of tools ensures that users can efficiently manage their financial planning and analysis needs.
Description
BigHand Budgeting and Forecasting revolutionizes the annual budgeting process for law firms, transforming it from a tedious task into a highly efficient endeavor. By offering robust integration capabilities, it facilitates the effective management of budget-to-actual outcomes in a timely manner. This innovative tool empowers firms to forecast both cash and accrual-based revenue while streamlining all elements of budgeting and variance analysis. With its customizable features, users can securely access detailed transaction information from the firm's foundational GL and AP systems. Furthermore, transaction views can be organized in any preferred manner, whether by specific segments or sorted by various columns, allowing for personalized analysis. Users also have the ability to delve deeper into individual transactions to examine their components, which can include checks, vouchers, and entries from the general ledger, enhancing overall financial oversight. Additionally, this level of detail helps firms make more informed decisions regarding budget adjustments and resource allocation.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Aderant
No
Elite 3E
No
Microsoft Excel
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
4Cast Solutions
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.4castsolutions.co.uk
Vendor Details
Company Name
BigHand
Founded
1995
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.bighand.com/en-us/our-solutions/budgeting-and-forecasting/
Product Features
Budgeting
"What If" Scenarios
No
Asset Planning
Yes
Balance Sheet
Yes
Capital Asset Planning
No
Cash Management
Yes
Consolidation / Roll-Up
No
Forecasting
Yes
General Ledger
No
Income Statements
No
Multi-Company
Yes
Multi-Department / Project
Yes
Profit / Loss Statement
Yes
Project Budgeting
Yes
Run Rate Tracking
No
Version Control
Yes
Product Features
Budgeting
"What If" Scenarios
No
Asset Planning
No
Balance Sheet
No
Capital Asset Planning
No
Cash Management
No
Consolidation / Roll-Up
No
Forecasting
No
General Ledger
No
Income Statements
No
Multi-Company
No
Multi-Department / Project
No
Profit / Loss Statement
No
Project Budgeting
No
Run Rate Tracking
No
Version Control
No