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Budgeting & Financial Management Flashcards

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  1. Which term describes the practice of setting aside a percentage of the total event budget to cover unexpected costs?

    Answer: Contingency reserve

    A contingency reserve (typically 5–15% of total budget) is specifically allocated to absorb unforeseen expenses without disrupting the overall financial plan.

  2. An event organization uses accrual accounting. When is revenue recognized for a conference registration fee paid six months before the event?

    Answer: When the event actually takes place

    Under accrual accounting, revenue is recognized when it is earned — i.e., when the event occurs and the service is delivered — not when cash is received.

  3. What is the primary purpose of tracking 'committed costs' in an event budget?

    Answer: To show funds that are contractually obligated but not yet invoiced

    Committed costs represent financial obligations under signed contracts that have not yet been billed, helping planners understand true budget exposure.

  4. A nonprofit event generates a surplus. Which action is MOST aligned with nonprofit financial best practices?

    Answer: Carry the surplus forward to fund future events or organizational programs

    Nonprofits must reinvest surpluses into their mission or future programming; distributing profits to individuals violates nonprofit governance principles.

  5. Which financial metric measures how quickly an organization converts its event assets into cash?

    Answer: Liquidity ratio

    Liquidity ratios measure the ability to meet short-term obligations by assessing how quickly assets can be converted to cash.

  6. A venue charges a 22% service charge on all food and beverage. A planner budgets $10,000 for F&B. What is the actual total F&B cost?

    Answer: $12,200

    $10,000 × 1.22 = $12,200; the service charge adds 22% to the base F&B cost for a total of $12,200.

  7. What is the MAIN advantage of using a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) before committing to an event?

    Answer: It provides a structured framework to weigh expected benefits against projected costs

    CBA helps decision-makers objectively evaluate whether the anticipated value and benefits justify the financial and resource investment required.