Which one of the following statements best explains forecasting?

Options:

A. The less removed the forecast period is from the date the forecast is made, the greater the difficulty in making the forecast and the greater the risk that the actual results will differ from the forecast.

B. Forecasting eliminates the uncertainty of future sales and expenses.

C. Forecasting is typically done based on demand for the goods and products (i.e., guest demand to a hotel room).

D. Forecasting generally relies on the managerial institution and expertise.