Handbook of Budgeting [Hardcover]

Robert Rachlin (Author), Allen H.W. Sweeny (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471577715 | ISBN-13: 978-0471577713 | Publication Date: June 1993 | Edition: 3rd

This reference provides practical guidelines on all aspects of budget preparation, presentation and utilization. Included in this edition are new chapters on budgeting processes within specific industries, and practical working examples of forms, techniques and financial reports.

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From the Back Cover

A budget is the formal expression of the plans and objectives of management that covers all phases of operations for a specific period of time. Without clearly outlined budgets, corporations are unable to predict profits or losses or create plans for the future. The Fifth Edition of the Handbook of Budgeting has been fully revised and updated to help you keep up with this ever-changing world. This handbook shows controllers and budget directors how to create any style of budget, from traditional approaches to more cutting-edge approaches. Divided into five informative parts: An Introduction to Budgeting, Tools and Techniques, Preparation of Specific Budgets, Budgeting Applications, and Industry Budgets, this book provides complete coverage of the preparation, presentation, analysis, and effective use of the budgeting function. The Fifth Edition of the Handbook of Budgeting covers all facets of budget presentation for both profit and nonprofit organizations, and includes chapters on specific industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, and higher education. Numerous checklists and examples will ensure your understanding of this critical topic and help you enhance your budgeting skills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

William Rea Lalli, CPA, is the founder and CFO of WillCo LLC, a premier provider of continuing professional education in the study of budgeting, planning, forecasting, corporate finance, auditing, accounting, and taxation. After a successful career in public accounting with the world's largest firm and AICPA, Mr. Lalli held progressively responsible executive positions with the world's largest conference organizers. He has been published many times by AICPA, and is on the Board of Advisors of The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 848 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc; 3rd edition (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471577715
• ISBN-13: 978-0471577713
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,090,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resources for all financial professionals, August 21, 2000

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Ashraf Ahmed (Andover, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Budgeting (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

As a new financial manager I was searching for a book which will show me to prepare a budget and understand a budget process. No doubt understanding budget is the most immportant role in this field and this book I found was most helpful. I strongly recommend this to all finaltial professionals.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more updating, August 10, 2002

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Wkal "wkal" (Lebanon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Handbook of Budgeting (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

Overall a good book, because it covers most topics related to planning and budgeting.

Some chapters need serious updating. For instance Chapter 32: "Computer applications in Budgeting, 'Microcomputer' Overview and needs assessment.." is totally out of date with respect to software applications in budgeting (Who still uses the term "Microcomputer" ?.
I have found this to be unnacceptable for a book with this price tag.