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Loading...A simple forward projection that extrapolates the current period's exit rate of revenue or expense across the forecast horizon, without explicit assumption layering. Run-rate forecasts are useful as a quick directional view but are not a substitute for full forecast methodology. The federation accepts run-rate forecasting as a supplementary view alongside a primary forecast methodology under UFMS-001:4.1. Run-rate forecasts presented as the primary view in accreditation evidence are challengeable as incomplete planning posture.
A combination of the run-rate construct with the general forecast vocabulary; the framing entered general SaaS metrics through the venture capital reporting templates.
Federation members using run-rate forecasting publish it alongside a primary methodology. Run-rate as the primary forecast view is challengeable. Steward tier members maintain a documented hierarchy of forecasting techniques under MEV-Annex:5.1.
@misc{ifo4_glossary_run_rate_forecast,
title = {{Run-Rate Forecast}},
author = {{IFO4 Federation Editorial Board}},
howpublished = {{IFO4 Federation Glossary, slug \texttt{run-rate-forecast}}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://ifo4.org/glossary/run-rate-forecast},
note = {Category: Budget & Forecast; key: RunRateForecast}
}Federation members and accredited practitioners may challenge any entry under TGS-002:1.7. Filed challenges are routed to the editorial board, triaged into the revision register, and resolved in writing on the public docket. The slug remains stable through any revision.