Budgeting involves preparing estimates of future financial needs for a defined period of time in order to help achieve organizational objectives. The process of budgeting includes studying business situations, understanding management goals and capabilities, and preparing quantitative plans. Budgetary control then establishes responsibilities, compares actual performance to budgets, and takes actions to maximize profitability through continuous monitoring and potential revisions. While budgets provide benefits like improved coordination, efficiency, and profitability, they also have limitations such as not accounting for changing economic conditions and requiring management cooperation.