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Budget Preparation Process: Full Step Guide

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Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on. Strategic Planning: In addition to annual budgets, companies engage in strategic planning, which typically occurs on a longer-term horizon (e.g., 3 to 5 years).

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Integrated planning: Everything you need to know for a successful implementation

Jedox Finance

Develop a plan with clearly defined goals. A clearly defined strategy is the be-all and end-all of your planning success. Make sure that you have a well-documented, strategic plan with very clear financial goals that is communicated throughout the organization. Get the right skill sets sitting around the table.