The syllabus quotes it in that order, but it doesn't really matter as long as the concept is understood.
Essentially all that matters is that the current position is known and the business plan is referred to first, and then development of budgets/cash flow sheets/other financial statements are created. Data then needs to be analysed and interpreted, and then maintaining record systems/planning financial controls/minimising financial risks as losses falls under a tweaking and controlling aspect of the planning cycle.
Though to be fair, quoting it clearly as written in the syllabus is the way to go; you want markers to be able to quickly see that you understand what the question is asking you about.
This planning cycle is undertaken BEFORE business does any of its operation, right?
This is the way I interpreted:
- Business addresses it financial position based on past data
- It determines the financial elements of the business plan which includes projected revenue, cash flow and balance sheet
- It develops budget
- It develops financial controls so that the financial plan carries out as efficiently as possible
- Minimising financial risks and losses (esuring that finacial controls are being carried out)
- record systems
- financial report are developed
- interpretation (feedback for next plannig cycle)
I personaly don't agree with the syllabus order imho.