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BME- managment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variances | Variance reports compare budget estimates with the actual results |
| Budget | A prediction of the financial position and performance of the business. Used for planning, monitoring and controlling. |
| Purpose of a Budget | To identify future financial problems and issues. Direct resources towards organisational goals. |
| Features of a Budget | Estimated income and expenses, actual income and expenses, variance |
| How can budgets assist in monitoring profitability | They provide estimates of income and expenses, and allow the business to assess how and why its profit is high or low |
| How can budgets assist in monitoring the sales of the business | They compare what a business predicts it will sell to what it actually sells. Changes can be made to improve sales if the figures are poor. |
| How can budgets assist in controlling costs and cost reduction planning | They allow a business to monitor how much it is spending of things and make changes if needed (eg change their suppliers, reduce wages, etc |