- Business is done to compare the actual results with the budgeted plans.
 - Aids in communication e.g. employees are fully aware of tasks to undertake within a certain period of time i.e. time budget.
 - Increase efficiency as everyone want to accomplish what is expected of them.
 - Evaluation of performance to know what was achieved according to the budget and what was not and why.
 
- Avoid time and money wastage as each is accounted for at the end of the period.
 - Know output of employees as each departments achievement are seen.