Carnival 101
Acronyms
Plan/Forecast
Finance Facts
Who's Who in FP&A
100
What is the number of ships in CCL's Fleet?
24
100
What are ALBD's?
Available Lower Berth Days
100
What is the difference between the plan & the forecast?
The Plan is completed once a year and the forecast is updated monthly
100
What is the largest expense on the P&L?
Fuel
100
Who is known for saying "English is my second language"?
Liz
200
What is the peak period for cruise bookings called?
Wave Season
200
What is the P&L Statement?
Profit & Loss Statement
200
What is the amount of time between when the month closes and the forecast is due?
2 Days
200
Which quarter has the highest occupancy?
3rd Quarter
200
Who is an expert at making Spanish omelets?
Jose
300
What is the name of CCL's next ship and it's delivery year?
Carnival Vista & 2016
300
What are PCD's?
Passenger Cruise Days
300
How many forecasts does FP&A complete each year?
12
300
What technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions on ships?
Scrubber Technology
300
Who is a Semi-pro kickball player?
Greg
400
What is the number of brands that Carnival Corp operates?
10
400
What is NPV?
Net Present Value
400
What is the currency predominantly used to pay officers?
Euro
400
What is the largest revenue stream onboard a ship?
Casino
400
Who was once a National chess champion?
Brian
500
What three countries are CCL ships registered/flagged in?
Bahamas, Malta & Panama
500
What is BFF ?
Best Friends Forever
500
What is the software package used for planning and forecasting?
Hyperion Planning
500
How do you calculate occupancy?
PCD's/ALBD's
500
Who was once an EMT & Fire fighter?
Jason
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