Analyzing the Master Budget.

A master budget is a summary of a company's plans in which specific targets are set for sales, production, distribution, and financing activities and that generally culminates in a cash budget, budgeted income statement, and budgeted balance sheet (www.mcgrawhill.ca/college/garrison5/student/olc/5mag). The "Analyzing the Master Budget" simulation summary takes you through different scenarios where changes occur in the master budget. These changes require that you analyze the impact and make …

…of communication, support from upper-level management, participation from various personnel, and predictive characteristics". (p. 18). You cannot complete a budget without the input from all departments. Doing so is like taking a three legged dog to the track, he may be able to run, but he will never win. References: Evans, Matt H. (2003). Course 2: Excellence in Financial Management. Financial Planning and Forecasting. http://www.exinfm.com/training/pdfiles/course02.pdf Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C