Tang Puay Eng, Senior Librarian (Reference and Research Services), National Library
Fri, Sep 12, 2008
AsiaOne
Picks from the library: Budget
Planning And Budgeting For The Agile Enterprise: A Driver-Based Budgeting Toolkit
Author: Barrett, Richard.
Amsterdam; Boston; London: CIMA/Elsevier, 2007.
Call Number: RBUS 658.154 BAR
(Available for reference at the National Library only)
Driver-based budgeting focuses on employing external and internal non-financial drivers to predict live item expenses. Peppered with ample case studies and worked examples, this book shows how businesses can drastically cut time and cost involved in preparing annual budgets using driver-based budgeting as well as make timely evaluations of the impact of internal and external changes.
Written in a logical and systematic manner, this book is useful for business owners and accountants interested in driver-based budgeting toolkit and comes complete with checklists on implementation issues.
The Lies About Money: Achieving Financial Security And True Wealth By Avoiding The Lies Others Tell Us-- And The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Author: Edelman, Ric.
New York: Free Press, 2007.
Call Number: 332.6 EDE -[BIZ]
(Available for reference at the National Library and for loan at the Public Libraries)
This book with a highly provocative and eye-catching title aims to expose the manipulative and corrupt practices business practices in mutual funds that lead to higher fees, greater risks and lower returns for investors. Written by financial adviser and journalist Ric Edelman in a conversation style and pared of technical jargon, this book explains complicated financial concepts for lay investors and offers sound advice on portfolio management.
The Budget-Building Book For Nonprofits: A Step-By-Step Guide For Managers And Boards
Authors: Dropkin, Murray, Halpin, Jim and La Touche, Bill
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, c2007.
Call Number: 658.154 DRO -[BIZ]
(Available for reference at the National Library and for loan at the Public Libraries)
A key challenge facing non-profit organisations is judicious budgeting to ensure funds raised are being well utilised. Highly recommended reading for executives, accountants, managers and board members in the not-for-profit sector, this book offers comprehensive advice on the budgeting process, from preparation, approval to implementation of their own budgets. This authoritative handbook offers insightful tips, practical worksheets and checklists for the entire budgeting cycle.
The authors have extensive experience working with non-profit organisations and are co-editors of the monthly newsletter 'Nonprofit Report'.
Project Scheduling And Cost Control: Planning, Monitoring And Controlling The Baseline
Author: Taylor, James, 1937-
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.: J. Ross Pub., c2008.
Call Number: 658.404 TAY -[BIZ]
(Available for reference at the National Library and for loan at the Public Libraries)
An integral part of project planning and development, budgeting ensures projects are cost effective and sustainable. Tackling the different phases in project planning ranging from identifying customer requirements, work breakdown structure and baseline development, implementation to closing the project, this book adopts a methodological approach to discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of cost planning and budget allocation for projects. Supplemented by the liberal use of illustrations and diagrammatical representations, this title is useful reading for sponsors, managers and executives involved in project planning and scheduling.
How to Weather the Storm
Author: Jeffri Stroud Source: Good Housekeeping, Vol. 247, Iss. 3, Sep 2008, pg 140. Summary: Outlines five smart moves to trim family finances in recessionary times, namely making (relatively) painless budget cuts such as eating out less, vetting credit card debts and loans, setting aside emergency funds, hanging onto your homes and making your job safe by boosting your employability through training courses.
Unless You're Bill Gates, You Have To Choose
Author: Michael Wiley Source: Medical Economics, Vol. 85, Iss. 8, 18 April 2008, pg. 55-56 Summary: Shares practical tips on managing your personal finances, such as aligning financial planning goals with viable action plans and controlling your spending habits.
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