Budgetary Control

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This is a PPT describes Budgetary Control. It describes what the budget is and what it means by budget control.

CONTROL MECHANISMS – BUDGETARY CONTROLS

What is Budget ? - A formal statement of the financial resources set aside for carrying out specific activities in a given period of time. - It helps to co-ordinate the activities of the organization.

What is Budget Control ? - Preparation

- Comparison
- Revision

Objectives of Budgetary Control

- Planning - Communication - Coordination - Motivation - Control - Approved Plan

Sample Budget

Budgetary Control Techniques

- Removal of various perks
- Releasing resources from the project - Less incentives - Layoffs

Advantages of Budgetary Control

- Compels management to think about the future. - Promotes coordination and communication. - Defining Areas of responsibility. - Allocation of Scarce Resources. - Provides a basis for performance appraisal.

Drawbacks of Budgetary Control

- Budgeting based on inaccurate forecasts.
- Constantly changing circumstances. - May lead to restricted use of resources.

- Revision of budget – An expensive exercise.



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