Capital Budget

Budget
A comprehensive financial or quantitative statement prepared prior to a specified accounting period, containing the plans and policies to be pursued during that period.
Capital Budget
The Capital Budget, also known as the capital expenditure budget or capital investment budget, is part of the master budget that outlines the anticipated capital expenditures an organization plans to make within a given budget period.
Capital Investment Budget
A Capital Investment Budget outlines the funds allocated for significant investments in a company's long-term assets, such as property, plants, and equipment. These investments are typically intended to enhance a company's operational capacity, efficiency, and overall profitability.
Master Budget
The master budget is the final coordinated overall budget for an organization, which includes functional budgets, the capital budget, the cash-flow budget, and the budgeted profit and loss account and balance sheet for a specific period.

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