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Budget. Definition of budget Budget is a formal plan that is stated in dollar terms and includes proposed income and expenditures. Characteristics of good budget 1- Outcome oriented. 2- Understandable and based on informational data based.
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Definition of budget Budget is a formal plan that is stated in dollar terms and includes proposed income and expenditures
Characteristics of good budget 1- Outcome oriented. 2- Understandable and based on informational data based. 3- Flexible , prompt , contingency bases 4- Based on controllable factors 5- Fair and objective
Types of budget 1- Operating budget 2- Capital expenditure budget 3- Cash budget
Steps of budgeting process Gathering information and planning Evaluating Developing departmental budgets Developing cash budget Negotiating and revising
Advantages of budget 1- Ensure the most effective use of financial and non _ financial resources. 2- Establish a frame of reference for managerial decisions. 3- Motivate employees by bringing them together to achieve common goals
4- Facilitate work coordination a cross the entire organization through communication by identifying who is responsible for what. 5- Identify potential trouble sports so corrective action can be taken. 6- Help employees learn from the experience. 7- Help organization in evaluating its progress.