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Which budgeting method requires each expenditure programme to be justified from the beginning of every budget cycle?

Correct answer: B. Zero-based budgeting

  • A. Incremental budgeting
  • B. Zero-based budgeting
  • C. Performance budgeting
  • D. Line-item budgeting

Explanation

Zero-based budgeting starts from a zero base and requires proposed activities and expenditures to be justified afresh. Incremental budgeting usually modifies the previous budget rather than reassessing every programme completely.

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