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What is a budget?
What is a budget?
It's a plan covering all phases of operations for definite periods in the future.
What is the primary purpose of budgetary control?
What is the primary purpose of budgetary control?
What does budgeting involve?
What does budgeting involve?
The act of setting budgets.
One advantage of budgetary control is that it defines the ______ of an organization.
One advantage of budgetary control is that it defines the ______ of an organization.
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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of budgetary control?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of budgetary control?
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What is a rolling budget?
What is a rolling budget?
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What term describes a department in an organization responsible for budget preparation?
What term describes a department in an organization responsible for budget preparation?
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What is the role of a Budget Committee?
What is the role of a Budget Committee?
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Zero-Base Budgeting refers to ______.
Zero-Base Budgeting refers to ______.
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What factor is considered a 'Budget Key Factor'?
What factor is considered a 'Budget Key Factor'?
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Study Notes
What is Budget?
- A plan for all operational phases over specific future periods.
- Formalizes plans, policies, objectives, and goals set by upper management
Forecast and Budget
- Budgetary control uses budgets & reports to coordinate, evaluate, and manage daily operations based on budget goals.
- It involves constant comparison of actual results vs. budgeted goals.
Definition of Budget and Budgeting
- Budget refers to individual departmental objectives.
- Budgeting is the act of setting budgets.
- Budgetary control includes both budget planning and using them as management tools for business planning and control.
Objective of Budgetary Control
- Compare actual outcomes to plans.
- Communicate planning ideas.
- Coordinate activities across the organization.
- Establish a control system.
- Motivate employees.
- Communicate with all stakeholders.
- Control overall activities of the organization.
Advantages of Budgetary Control
- Defines overall organizational goals and sets departmental targets.
- Reveals performance deviations from budgeted goals.
- Provides centralized control within the organization.
- Indicates the efficiency of coordinating various departmental activities.
- Provides a basis for corrective actions to counteract negative trends based on performance reports.
Limitations of Budgetary Control
- Potential for inaccurate estimates.
- Can be expensive to implement.
- Human factors can influence outcomes.
- Time-consuming process.
- Not a substitute for effective management.
- Risk of over budgeting.
- Can mask inefficiencies.
Essentials of Effective Budget
- Support of top management: Upper management buy-in is critical.
- Team Work: Effective collaboration across departments.
- Realistic Objectives: Goals should be achievable and relevant.
- Well defined Business Policies: Clear company guidelines.
- Structure of Budget team: A dedicated team with specific roles.
- Integration with Standard Costing System: Integrate with existing costing frameworks.
- Inspirational Approach: Motivate individuals and teams to achieve goals.
Classification of Budget
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Rolling Budget: A continuous 12-month budget revised periodically.
- Aims to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Reduced uncertainty due to regular updates.
- Provides a continuously updated plan for managing business operations.
- Disadvantages: Time and resource intensive to update frequently.
Budget Center
- A department designated for budgetary control, responsible for preparing budgets.
Budget Manual
- A document providing guidelines for budgeting and budgetary control.
Budget Committee
- A group tasked with coordinating and reviewing budget programs.
Budget Period
- The duration for which a budget is developed and used.
Budget Key Factor
- A limiting factor for operations that is considered when preparing budgets.
Budget Reports
- Compare actual performance to budgeted goals for a specific period.
Zero Base Budgeting
- Focuses on evaluating and justifying each expense from scratch.
- Requires a comprehensive review of all organizational expenses.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of budgeting, including its definitions, purposes, and the importance of budgetary control in organizational management. Explore how budgets assist in setting departmental objectives and the advantages of effective budgetary control.
