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In a business organization it is always good to start the year with a budget. Though many companies use static budget it is very much advisable to have a flexible budget. A flexible budget is a budget which provides for changes in the volume of operations whereas a static budget is rigid and remains same for any level of operations. Flexible budget is more advanced form of budget.
After each period the actual results must be compared with the budget to know whether the business has underperformed or over performed than the expected outcome. This comparison is presented in a report form which is called as flexible budget performance report. This is one of the most important management tools for decision making.
To Prepare: Flexible budget performance report

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