**Expected Sales Table** A company has the following budgeted sales in each quarter of the year 2024: | Quarter | Expected Sales | |---------|----------------| | Q1 | $240,000 | | Q2 | $280,000 | | Q3 | $300,000 | | Q4 | $420,000 | **Cash Collection Information** 1. Of all sales, 70% are on credit. 2. 60% of credit sales are collected in the quarter in which the sale is made; 30% are collected in the following quarter, and 10% are collected in the second quarter after the sale. 3. Accounts Receivable is estimated to be $63,000 on December 31, 2023. The company expects to collect all outstanding receivables in the first quarter of 2024. **Question** What is the total cash collection for the second quarter of 2024? **Answer Options:** - None of the answers are correct - $231,000 - $168,000 - $252,000 - $315,000
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.
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