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PM520 –  Project Budget vs. Project Forecast – What’s the Difference? 

Ever set a budget for a trip, only to realize halfway through that you’re spending more than expected? That’s exactly how Project Budget vs. Forecast works in D365 Finance! 🚀

✅ Project Budget = Your original financial plan. The set amount you expect to spend.
✅ Project Forecast = Your real-time financial update. The actual spending trend based on progress.

💡 Think of it this way:

Budget = You plan to spend £1,000 on your trip.

Forecast = Halfway through, you see that hotel rates went up, so now you expect to spend £1,200 instead.


📊 In business terms:
Your budget keeps projects financially controlled, while your forecast helps predict reality and avoid overspending!

👉 How does your company handle project budgets vs. forecasts? Drop a comment! 💬

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I am Yogeshkumar Patel, a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect and ERP Systems Manager with expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Power Platform, AI, and Azure solutions. With over six years of experience, I have successfully led enterprise-level ERP implementations, AI-driven automation projects, and cloud migrations to optimise business operations. Holding a Master’s degree from the University of Bedfordshire, I specialise in integrating AI with business processes, streamlining supply chains, and enhancing decision-making with Power BI and automation workflows. Passionate about knowledge sharing and innovation, I created AI-Powered365 to provide practical insights and solutions for businesses and professionals navigating digital transformation. 📩 Let’s Connect: LinkedIn | Email 🚀

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