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    PracticeACCAACCA MA — Management Accounting Practice Exam 2Question 20
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    BudgetingBudgeting MethodsSyllabus D

    ACCA · Question 20 · Budgeting

    An NGO is transitioning from incremental budgeting to zero-based budgeting (ZBB) for its community outreach programs.

    Which TWO of the following are distinct advantages of zero-based budgeting in this context?

    Answer options:

    A.

    It is less time-consuming than incremental budgeting.

    B.

    It forces managers to justify every dollar of expenditure from scratch.

    C.

    It automatically adjusts last year's budget for inflation.

    D.

    It helps identify and eliminate inefficient or obsolete programs.

    How to approach this question

    Recall the definition of ZBB: starting from a 'zero base' and justifying all costs. This eliminates waste but takes a lot of time.

    Full Answer

    Zero-based budgeting requires all expenses to be justified for each new period, starting from a base of zero. This prevents the carry-over of past inefficiencies and forces a review of all programs. However, it is highly time-consuming.

    Common mistakes

    Selecting option A, assuming a new system is always faster.
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