The document discusses budgeting and the budgeting process. It defines budgeting as the tactical implementation of business goals and objectives outlined in a strategic plan. The budgeting process typically begins 4-6 months before the fiscal year and involves communication, establishing targets, developing detailed budgets, review, and approval. There are 6 key steps in the budgeting process: 1) aiding planning, 2) coordinating activities, 3) communicating plans, 4) motivating managers, 5) controlling activities, and 6) evaluating performance. There are three main types of budgets: operating budgets which cover day-to-day revenues and expenses, capital budgets which cover large asset purchases, and cash budgets which tie the other budgets together and assess cash