Annual Revenue Outcomes

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Scope of Revenue Forecast

   • Clarify if the forecast is for the entire company or specific divisions/products.
   • Determine if the forecast should be global or region-specific.
   • Understand the granularity needed (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

2. Historical Data Availability

   • Confirm access to historical revenue data, including duration and granularity.
   • Verify data availability for different revenue streams (e.g., Newsfeed, Messenger).

3. Purpose of the Forecast

   • Understand the use case for the forecast (e.g., strategic planning, budgeting).
   • Identify stakeholders and their expectations.

4. External Factors

   • Consider any known upcoming changes (e.g., new product launches, market expansions).
   • Assess potential external influences (e.g., economic conditions, regulatory changes).

5. Data Quality and Sources

   • Evaluate the quality and completeness of existing data.
   • Identify supplementary data sources if necessary (e.g., market reports).