Electro Company budgets production of 580,000 electric panels in the second quarter and 650,000 electric panels in the third quarter. Each panel requires 0.80 pound of direct material at a cost of $1.50 per pound. The company desires to end each quarter with an ending inventory of this material equal to 20% of next quarter's budgeted materials requirements. Beginning inventory of this material is 92,800 pounds. Prepare a direct materials budget for the second quarter. Units to produce ELECTRO COMPANY Direct Materials Budget Materials needed for production (pounds) Total materials required Materials to purchase (pounds) Cost of direct materials purchases Second Quarter 580,000 units
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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