Uses: Financial performance, efficient use of resources,
financial position, long term stability, liquidity for short
term survival, compliance, social responsibility
Relevant
Reliable
comparable
understanable
verifiable
Timely
cost/benefit
Steps in Planning Process
1. Objectives/ MIssion
2. Long Term Plans
3. Short Term Plans
Budget
How the business will aim to meet its objectives
What the business is ultimately trying to achieve
Typical objectives
are to maximise
sales; profit;
revenue, financial
survival, financial
stability, growth,
satisficing, sus.
devlpt, wealth
enhancement