London Training For Excellence Budgeting: The Complete Guide London Training For Excellence
Price: USD 4,900
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.

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Overview
Budgeting lies at the heart of every successful organisation ensuring that financial resources are allocated wisely and that objectives are met in a cost-effective manner.

This comprehensive 5-day course on budgeting will empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to craft manage and evaluate budgets effectively. Using a mix of real-world case studies interactive exercises and expert-driven insights learners will become adept at making sound budgetary decisions that drive organisational success.

Objective
  • Grasp the fundamental concepts and importance of budgeting in a business context.
  • Master the process of preparingforecastingand revising budgets.
  • Understand various types of budgets and when to apply them.
  • Develop skills in analysing budgetary performance and making necessary adjustments.
  • Foster a proactive budgeting culture that emphasises planningmonitoringand continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend
  • Finance Professionals: Accountants, financial analysts, and controllers who deal with budgeting directly.
  • Managers & Department Heads: Those responsible for departmental budgets and resource allocation.
  • Business Owners: Entrepreneurs looking to enhance their financial planning and resource management.
  • Project Managers: Professionals who need to manage budgets for specific projects or initiatives.
  • Individuals keen on entering the financial sector or any role that requires budgetary knowledge.

Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Budgeting Fundamentals
  • The essence of budgeting: Definitions and its role in financial planning.
  • The link between budgeting strategy and organisational objectives.
  • Overview of the budgeting process: Planning preparation and execution.
  • Activity: Identifying common budgeting challenges and pitfalls.

Day 2: Budget Preparation & Forecasting
  • Steps in budget preparation: From data collection to approval.
  • Techniques of forecasting: Quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • Practical exercise: Creating a basic budget from scratch.
  • Role of historical data in accurate budget forecasting.

Day 3: Types of Budgets & Their Applications
  • Operating vs. Capital budgets.
  • Zero-based budgeting Incremental budgeting and Activity-based budgeting.
  • Flex budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Case Study Analysis: Different budgeting approaches in real-world scenarios.

Day 4: Monitoring & Performance Analysis
  • Importance of budgetary controls and variance analysis.
  • Techniques to evaluate budgetary performance.
  • Addressing discrepancies: What to do when actuals differ from the budget.
  • Workshop: Analysing a budget variance report and recommending actions.

Day 5: Cultivating a Proactive Budgeting Culture
  • The role of collaboration and communication in successful budgeting.
  • Embracing technology: Introduction to budgeting software and tools.
  • Encouraging continuous feedback and improvement in the budgeting process.
  • Wrap-up interactive / Q&A feedback session and certificate distribution.
Updated on 08 August, 2024

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