Handbook of Budgeting - Couverture rigide

 
9780471852346: Handbook of Budgeting

Synopsis

This handbook takes an up-to-date and comprehensive and authoritative look at the subject of budgeting. It brings together in one volume all facets of budget preparation, presentation and utilization for profit, as well as nonprofit, organizations. In the 30 chapters, 29 experts discuss accounting and financial concepts that are basic to the budgeting process and time-tested, as well as some of the most modern budgeting concepts and applications. Practical working examples of forms, techniques, reports and so on are included. Chapter coverage includes budgeting and the strategic planning process, cost accounting systems: integration with manufacturing budgeting, breakeven and contribution analysis as a tool in budgeting, the research and development budget, the capital expenditure evaluation methods, zero-base budgeting, bracket budgeting, data processing applications to budgeting and much more.

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Quatrième de couverture

A budget is the formal expression of the plans and objectives of management that covers all phases of operations for a specific period of time. Without clearly outlined budgets, corporations are unable to predict profits or losses or create plans for the future. The Fifth Edition of the Handbook of Budgeting has been fully revised and updated to help you keep up with this ever–changing world. This handbook shows controllers and budget directors how to create any style of budget, from traditional approaches to more cutting–edge approaches. Divided into five informative parts: An Introduction to Budgeting, Tools and Techniques, Preparation of Specific Budgets, Budgeting Applications, and Industry Budgets, this book provides complete coverage of the preparation, presentation, analysis, and effective use of the budgeting function. The Fifth Edition of the Handbook of Budgeting covers all facets of budget presentation for both profit and nonprofit organizations, and includes chapters on specific industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, and higher education. Numerous checklists and examples will ensure your understanding of this critical topic and help you enhance your budgeting skills.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Without clearly outlined budgets, corporations are unable to predict profits or losses or create plans for the future. This handbook shows controllers and budget directors how to create any style of budget, from the traditional approach to the cutting–edge, activity–based approach. No other management tool provides the operational direction that a well–planned budget does, and no other book provides such a complete guide to preparation, presentation, analysis, and effective use.

This book is supplemented annually.

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