ABC Company estimates that 2014-unit sales will be 12,000 in quarter 1, 16,000 in quarter 2, and 20,000 in quarter 3, at a unit selling price of 30. Management desires to have ending finished goods inventory equal to 15% of the next quarter's expected unit sales. Prepare the sales and production budget by quarter for the first six months of 2014. 6 Months 6 Months 6 Months Sale Units 12,000 16,000*15% 20,000*15% Add: ending finished goods Total required Units Less: Beg finished Goods Productions
Master Budget
A master budget can be defined as an estimation of the revenue earned or expenses incurred over a specified period of time in the future and it is generally prepared on a periodic basis which can be either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually. It helps a business, an organization, or even an individual to manage the money effectively. A budget also helps in monitoring the performance of the people in the organization and helps in better decision-making.
Sales Budget and Selling
A budget is a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in future which acts as a major contributor towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.
![ABC Company estimates that 2014-unit sales will be 12,000 in quarter 1, 16,000 in quarter 2, and
20,000 in quarter 3, at a unit selling price of 30. Management desires to have ending finished goods
inventory equal to 15% of the next quarter's expected unit sales.
Prepare the sales and production budget by quarter for the first six months of 2014.
6 Months
6 Months
6 Months
Sale Units
12,000
16,000*15%
20,000*15%
Add: ending finished goods
Total required Units
Less: Beg finished Goods
Productions](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F3bb66267-d3d9-4214-a84e-44af1ba1c706%2F73edea3d-69fc-45d6-8567-d3607f033a0f%2Fse8ap2t_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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