Comparative analysis of methods of forecasting financial results

This article describes the methods of forecasting the financial results of the company, their comparative analysis in order to identify those with which it is possible to reliable forecast profit and profitability without the involvement of internal data of the organization. The need to identify such methods is related to the fact that some of the indicators to be taken into account in the various forecasting methods are not available to external users because of the importance of trade secrets in relation to management reporting. In the course of the study, two methods were identified that allow to predict the financial result without involving the internal data of the company.