Planning and Budget Control in Highway Utility Companies: An Empirical Research

Authors

  • Márcia Maria dos Santos Bortolocci Espejo Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Fábio de Azevedo Pereira Universidade Federal do Paraná

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2012v9n17p121

Abstract

The objective of this research is to identify the characteristics of budgetary enterprises of the branch road concession in Brazil. This is a descriptive study, conducted among the companies registered with the Brazilian Association of Highway Concessionaire. As a result it was found that 73% of dealers as the main methodology used for activities that the budget is an extension of Activity-based Costing (ABC). This fact is justified, because in this business firms undertake different and complex infrastructure projects and measurement activities is essential for the control of resources and meet the goals established for the development of these works.

Author Biographies

Márcia Maria dos Santos Bortolocci Espejo, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Doutora em Contabilidade pela FEA - USP

Professora do Mestrado em Contabilidade da Universidade Federal do Paraná

Fábio de Azevedo Pereira, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Pós Graduado em Controladoria pela Universidade Federal do Paraná

Published

2012-06-28

How to Cite

Espejo, M. M. dos S. B., & Pereira, F. de A. (2012). Planning and Budget Control in Highway Utility Companies: An Empirical Research. Revista Contemporânea De Contabilidade, 9(17), 121–142. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2012v9n17p121

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