Functions of a Budget and Cash Management
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What is one of the primary functions of a budget in a business?

  • To compel planning (correct)
  • To increase the number of employees
  • To assess market conditions
  • To eliminate expenses
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a cash inflow in a cash budget?

  • Payments for expenses (correct)
  • Loan proceeds
  • Receipt of government grants
  • Cash sale receipts
  • What is the final step in the format of a cash budget?

  • Calculating cash inflows
  • Calculating net cash inflow/outflow
  • Identifying cash outflows
  • Calculating closing balance of cash (correct)
  • What do production budgets primarily show?

    <p>The finished product requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of budgeting is focused on the monitoring of actual results against what was planned?

    <p>Control aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In preparing a cash budget, what needs to be added to the net cash inflow/outflow?

    <p>Opening balance of cash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common item found in cash outflows?

    <p>Payments to suppliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is establishing a system of control through budgeting important?

    <p>It helps to monitor financial health against expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functions of a Budget

    • A budget is an essential part of business planning.
    • Budgets help businesses to:
      • Plan for the future
      • Quantify goals
      • Coordinate different departments
      • Communicate goals and plans to the whole organization
      • Motivate employees
      • Establish a system of control

    Cash Budget

    • A cash budget tracks the flow of cash into and out of a business over a period of time.
    • Components of a Cash Budget:
      • Cash Inflows
        • Cash sales receipts
        • Receipts from credit sales (trade receivables)
        • Receipts from sale of assets
        • Loan proceeds
        • Issue of shares
        • Receipt of government grants
      • Cash Outflows
        • Cash purchases
        • Payments to suppliers for purchases made on credit
        • Payments for expenses (e.g., wages, electricity, stationery, rent, rates, insurance)
        • Purchase of Assets
        • Loan Repayment

    Preparing a Cash Budget

    • Focuses on the flow of cash in a specific period, regardless of when revenue or expenses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss Account.

    Production, Material Usage, and Material Purchases Budgets

    • Production Budgets establish the amount of finished product needed.
    • Material Usage Budgets determine the amount of raw materials needed for achieving production goals.
    • Material Purchases Budgets determine how much material should be purchased.

    Control Aspects of Budgeting

    • Budgeting quantifies future plans for the business.
    • A key aspect of budgeting is monitoring actual results against budgeted results, identifying differences, and analyzing their causes.

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    Description

    This quiz explores the essential functions of a budget in business planning, detailing how it helps in setting goals and coordinating departments. Additionally, it covers the components of a cash budget, including cash inflows and outflows, which are crucial for tracking financial health.

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