Atomic Air, Inc. sells athletic wear to retail stores with clientele looking for something unique and different. The company has been working through a budgeting process to help them make better managerial decisions regarding the future. Atomic Air's accountants have pulled together the following information and estimates: • Sales are budgeted at $291,000 for January, $311,000 for February, and $211,000 for March. • The company expects to collect 70% from its customers in the month of sale and 30% in the month following the sale. • The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales. . The desired ending inventory at the end of each month is equal to 80% of the next month's cost of goods sold. . All inventory purchases are paid in the month following the purchase. • Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $21,200. . Monthly depreciation is $21,500. . Ignore taxes. Assets Cash Accounts receivable Merchandise inventory Property, plant and equipment, net of $624,000 accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Estimated accounts payable at the end of February would be: Multiple Choice OOOO $126,600 Balance Sheet December 31 $173.250 $46,650 $233,250 $ 25,500 77,500 174,600 1,027,000 $ 1,304,600 $ 240,000 741,000 323,600 $ 1,304,600
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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