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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 

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Integrations

Aderant No 
Elite 3E No 
Microsoft Excel No 

Integrations

Aderant Yes 
Elite 3E Yes 
Microsoft Excel Yes 

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 

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