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Does budget play an important role in financial Planing?

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Question added by Shaikh Adnan , Finance & Administration Officer , Bahria Enterprise Systems & Tecnologies
Date Posted: 2013/11/11

Financial planning and budgets can help you be financially successful now and in the future. Yet, while the two go hand-in-hand, they are not the same. Here are some key differences to help you distinguish between your budget and your financial plan:

  • Where you’re going vs. where you are today: While a budget helps you map out your key expenses and plan for the weeks and months to come, a financial plan allows you to set a course toward funding financial goals that are5,10, or20 years down the road. A good financial plan may address cash flow issues, taxes, insurance, estate planning, retirement, education needs, and other topics.
  • Strategies vs. tactics: Creating a financial plan requires building a long-term strategy for getting you where you want to go, while building a budget means money management for the day-to-day. However, having a grasp on how much money to budget once your expenses are paid lets you know how much money can be put toward the goals defined in your financial plan.
  • Long-term vs. short-term: With a financial plan, you typically track your progress on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. With a budget, you record your income and expenses on a weekly or monthly basis. Generally, the closer you stick to your budget, the more progress you will make on your financial plan. 

Zahabiya Rokadia
by Zahabiya Rokadia , Financial Analyst , JP MORGAN CHASE & CO

Budget is a plan for a definitive time period. It is the based on the past and future trends along with the strategies of the organisation. It acts as a guideline for financial planning. Financial planning is undertaken around the budget. Financial planning is important to meet with the budget. Similarly, financial planning is required while formulating the budget.

محمد داود محمد محسن
by محمد داود محمد محسن , رئيس قسم مالي / رئيس قسم تدقيق داخلي / رئيس قسم حسابات / رئيس قسم محاسبة تكاليف , امانة عمان الكبرى

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