Budgeting for Managers (Paperback)

by Sid Kemp (Author), Eric Dunbar (Author) "Budgeting is more than just a job we have to get done to satisfy the financial department..." (more)
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Product Description
Now translated into 11 languages! This reader-friendly, icon-rich series is must reading for all managers at every level

All managers, whether brand new to their positions or well established in the corporate heirarchy, can use a little "brushing up" now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations.

Managers in all types of organizations and environments must be able to prepare, or at least understand, a realistic and results-oriented budget. Budgeting for Managers­­rich in practical techniques and examples­­walks the reader through the entire budgeting process, from basic financial concepts and their use in creating a budget to methods for tracking actual spending.

From the Back Cover
Everything You Need to Prepare--and Work With--a Budget for Your Department or for Your Own Small Business

While managers may have vast experience dealing with people and experts in their field, they are often novices when it comes to managing money. Budgeting for Managers starts with the basics of a simple expense budget and gives you everything you need to know to create, present, and track a budget with a spreadsheet or accounting package. From definitions of fundamental accounting terms to techniques for working within your budget and managing money with your team, it will take you through the basics and beyond so that you can:

• Negotiate for the money you need
• Create budgets for growth or downsizing
• Track your budget and measure work results throughout the year

Whether you work for a small business or a large company, Budgeting for Managers will help you succeed. Detailing the standard practices of finance and accounting as well as the best practices of today's successful entrepreneurs, this value-packed Briefcase Book will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to take charge of money, and work alone or with a team to bring success to both your company and your career.

Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:

[Key Terms icon] Clear definitions of key terms, concepts, and jargon

[Smart Managing icon] Sensible strategies for producing an accurate and useful budget

[Tricks of the Trade icon] Hints for successfully executing your budget

[Mistake Proofing icon] Common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them

[Caution icon] Warning signs of things going wrong during the budget process

[For Example icon] Stories and insights that show how the budgeting process works in real-world situations and companies

[Tools icon] Specific steps for implementing budgeting tools and procedures

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071391339
• ISBN-13: 978-0071391337
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #231,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful budgeting tool., February 21, 2007

By	Drahcir Semaj (Kodiak, AK) - See all my reviews

I'm amazed at the amount of useful information in this book. Using this text I was able to develop a working budget for my department and the budget for two small projects. This is a very good text for managers of small departments. It provides usable information and it concise.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money!, June 17, 2009

By	kclam (Hong Kong, China) - See all my reviews

This briefcase book provides a concise review of how to create, negotiate, present and track a budget. In particular, the 'smart managing' tips are practical and useful for producing budget. As a computer professional, I find the stuff helpful for project management.