Based on the following information, prepare the Master Budget for Brindle Arts,Inc. for Quarter 2, 2016
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.
Based on the following information, prepare the
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Beginning of quarter balances: | ||||||
Cash | $ 60,497 | |||||
$ 292,950 | ||||||
Finished Goods Inventory (pieces of art) | $ 956 | |||||
Raw Materials inventory (kits) | $ 1,563 | |||||
Buildings and equipment | $ 200,000 | |||||
Accounts Payable | $ 75,222 | |||||
Common Stock | $ 400,000 | |||||
$ 251,463 | ||||||
Actual and budgeted sales data (pieces of artwork): | ||||||
March | April | May | June | July | August | |
4,250 | 3,825 | 4,156 | 3,902 | 3,865 | 3,941 | |
Artwork is sold for $150 per piece. | ||||||
Selling price per piece of artwork | $ 150 | |||||
Sales are 55% for cash and 45% on credit. Credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at the beginning of the quarter are a result of March's credit sales. | ||||||
Sales: | Cash | 55% | Credit | 45% | ||
The finished goods inventory on hand at the end of each month must equal 25% of the next month’s sales. | ||||||
Finished Goods inventory | 25% | of next month's sales | ||||
The raw materials inventory on hand at the end of each month must equal 20% of the following month’s production needs for raw materials. 2 finishing kits are needed per piece of artwork. | ||||||
Raw materials inventory : | 20% | of next month's production needs | ||||
Raw materials needed per piece of artwork | 2 | finishing kits | ||||
Raw materials cost: | $ 22.50 | per finishing kit | ||||
60% of each raw materials purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other 40% is paid in the following month. The accounts payable at the beginning of the quarter are the result of March raw materials purchases. | ||||||
Purchases: | Month of | 60% | Month after | 40% | ||
Manufacturing and Selling and Administrative costs: | ||||||
Variable cost per piece of artwork: | Fixed costs per quarter: | |||||
Direct materials | $ 45.00 | Manufacturing OH | $ 250,000 | |||
Direct labor | $ 20.00 | $ 75,000 | ||||
Var. MOH | $ 15.00 | Selling and Admin. | $ 115,000 | |||
Var. S&A | $ 10.00 | Depreciation - S&A | $ 60,000 | |||
Office equipment costing $140,000 will be purchased for cash in April and new equipment will be purchased in May for $175,000. | ||||||
Office equipment | $ 140,000 | in April | Equipment purchase | $ 175,000 | in May | |
Management would like to maintain a minimum cash balance of at least $50,000 at the end of each month. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 2% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter. | ||||||
Minimum cash on hand | $ 50,000 | |||||
Borrow in | $ 1,000 | increments | ||||
Interest (no compounding) | 1.5% |
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