This
book is for all managers that have responsibility for budgets. It covers
devolving budgets; preparing budgets; controlling and monitoring budgets;
understanding financial information; and the link between management and
financial responsibility. The style of
the book encourages self-development and continuous improvement. The contents
include:
·
Devolving the Budget
·
Setting the Budget
·
Budgetary Control
·
Financial Management Information
·
Management and Financial Responsibility
The authors, Jennifer Bean and Lascelles Hussey are both chartered accountants, MBA graduates and highly experienced management consultants. They have spent over 25 years training and advising public sector managers in all aspects of finance, budgeting, business planning, quality and value for money. Their success has been in making these subjects relevant to the public sector in a practical way.