Howard Dickter, PharmD, Ph.D., is well-versed in the art of
budgeting, having been responsible for preparing departmental budgets
throughout the course of his career. A noted Director of Pharmacy who has been
responsible for numerous hospital operations, Dr. Dickter knows those practices
that best underscore a successful budgeting process.
With decades of experience in budget preparation, Howard Dickter
knows those behaviors one must take to draft a budget; something which can help
anyone guide and control expenses more effectively. Such behaviors include:
Gathering All Paperwork/Every Statement You Need
It may seem obvious, but it’s easy to miss a crucial financial
statement when sorting through the paperwork needed to prepare an effective
budget. Be careful to collect EVERY statement and receipt which could play a
potential role.
Know Every Source of Income, Every Monthly Expense
Be sure to identify every source of income that supports you
each month, as well as all expenses, both mandatory and optional, you are responsible
for.