zero-based budgeting
[/ˈzɪroʊ ˈbeɪst ˈbʌdʒɪtɪŋ/]
noun
orçamentação baseada em zero
1. A budgeting method in which all expenses must be justified and accounted for, starting from zero each budget period, rather than using previous spending as a baseline
The company implemented zero-based budgeting to reduce unnecessary expenses and improve financial efficiency.
A empresa implementou orçamentação baseada em zero para reduzir despesas desnecessárias e melhorar a eficiência financeira.
2. A financial planning approach where every dollar of income must be allocated to a specific purpose before spending, leaving zero unallocated funds
With zero-based budgeting, you assign every paycheck dollar to categories until your income equals zero.
Com a orçamentação baseada em zero, você aloca cada dólar do seu salário para categorias até que sua renda seja igual a zero.
Zero-based budgeting has gained popularity in both Brazilian and American financial management, particularly among personal finance enthusiasts and large corporations seeking cost optimization. In Brazil, it aligns with the growing interest in financial literacy (educação financeira) and is often promoted through financial advisors and business management courses. In the USA, it's widely taught in business schools and adopted by both government agencies and private enterprises seeking operational efficiency.
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