Budget & Budgetary Control Part 1 Ques
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What is a budget in the context of financial management?
A budget is a formal written statement of management's plans for a specified future period, expressed in financial terms, covering revenues, expenses, and capital requirements.
What is the primary purpose of preparing a budget in an organisation?
To plan and control financial resources for a period.
What is budgetary control?
Budgetary control is the process of establishing budgets, recording actual performance, and comparing actual results with budgeted figures to take corrective action where necessary.
What is meant by the term 'budget centre'?
A section of an organisation for which a budget is prepared.
What is the primary objective of budgetary control?
The primary objective is to coordinate all business activities, control costs, and ensure that resources are used efficiently to achieve the organisation's financial goals.
What distinguishes a principal budget factor from other budget factors?
It is the factor that limits the activity level of an organisation.
What is a master budget?
A master budget is a comprehensive financial plan that consolidates all individual departmental budgets into one overall budget, representing the organisation's total plan for a financial year.
What is the purpose of a purchase budget?
To plan raw material purchases based on production requirements.
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