Chapter 9 Budgetary Planning Learning Objectives

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Which of the following is not a benefit of budgeting, according to the text?

  • The coordination of activities is facilitated.
  • An early warning system is provided for potential problems.
  • Management can plan ahead.
  • It enables disciplinary action to be taken at every level of responsibility. (correct)

What is the most common length of a budget period, according to the text?

  • One year (correct)
  • Depends on the organization
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly

What is the primary basis for setting budget goals, according to the text?

  • Anticipated advertising and promotion
  • Sales forecast
  • General economic conditions
  • Past performance (correct)

Which of the following is not mentioned as a factor considered in sales forecasting, according to the text?

<p>Employee compensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of participative budgeting, according to the text?

<p>To produce a budget considered fair and achievable by managers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of participative budgeting?

<p>It provides more accurate budget estimates because lower-level managers have more detailed knowledge of their area. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a budget according to the text?

<p>To communicate objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically responsible for presenting management's budgeting goals in financial terms?

<p>Accountants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of budgeting mentioned in the text?

<p>Creating an early warning system for potential problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is budgeting considered a control device according to the text?

<p>To serve as a basis for performance evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does budgeting contribute to efficiency as per the text?

<p>By promoting goal-oriented activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between budgeting and accounting based on the text?

<p>Accountants help in presenting management's budgeting goals in financial terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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