Business Budgets and Planning

$219.00

SKU: 409710

Description

Operating without a plan or budget is an invitation to fail.
Many organizations flounder not because they are ineffectual at their operations but because they simply meander, lose focus, and do not see the goalposts. This topic will show how to design and implement proper planning and budgeting, which are the keys to success. This concept is critical for businesses (no matter how large or small), nonprofits, and governments it also does wonders for ones personal finances. Budgeting is a dynamic process, not a static one. By knowing the types of budgets and processes that have worked for others, one can create an environment and procedure that is a tool for the attainment of organizational goals without the pitfalls of trial and error. Budgeting is critical for any organization. Successful executives and business owners always design and implement a workable budget they know where the strengths and weaknesses are and if budget cutting must be implemented in the foreseeable future. A suitable budget will, indeed, help define and shape those goals, as well as evaluate the likelihood of achievement. Business success is on the way.

Date: 2023-04-27 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to describe the best ways to approach budgeting to lead your organization toward its goals and objectives and implement strategic planning.

* You will be able to identify budgets for propriety and approach budget cuts when needed.

* You will be able to explain the problems with many budget processes, choose your optimum type of budget, and know why your new procedure is practical and beneficial.

* You will be able to review and plan the budget and prepare and utilize a functional, useful budget that will improve the results of your organization and even your personal finances.

Overview of Budget Basics
• Welcome
• Budgets and Strategies
• What Is the Goal?
• Start at the End
• Strategic Planning
• Non-Financial

Essential Elements of Productive Budgets

Process
• Types of Budgets
• Samples – Budget vs. Actual
• Prepare
• Monitor
• Cost vs. Benefit
• Means, Not an End

What Is Wrong With Most Budget Processes?
• Dysfunction
• Responsibility
• Incremental/Decremental
• Meandering

Budget Cuts – Rules for Successful Cutbacks

Analysis

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,CPE ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Brian D. Levine, M.B.A., CPA-Brian D. Levine, MBA, CPA Jersey Tax & Accounting, LLC