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Budget Preparation Checklist

Budget Preparation Checklist

Run this checklist to prepare an annual departmental budget
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Introduction:
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First steps:
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Record basic details
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Set target date for approval
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Current financial status:
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Review the most recent budget
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Evaluate any significant variances
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Goals:
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Define and prioritize three to five goals
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Determine ways of achieving the goals
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Projected expenses:
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List all department expenses
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Estimate the average monthly cost
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Calculate the total annual budget
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Projected income/funding:
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List all sources of income
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Project total annual income
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Putting it all together:
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Document financial data in a budget spreadsheet
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Finalize the budget
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Final steps:
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Request approval from top management
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Obtain approval from top management
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Incorporate into the master budget
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Assign management responsibilities
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Sources:
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