Exercise 16-28 (Static) Profit Varlance Analysis (LO 16-4) The master budget at Cherrylawn Corporation at the beginning of the year was based on sales of 275,000 units with revenues of $3,300,000 Total variable costs were budgeted at $1.925,000 and fixed costs at $950.000. During the period, actual production and actual sales were 255,000 units. The actual revenues were $3,442,500. Actual variable costs were $6.50 per unit. Actual fixed costs were $980,000 Required: Prepare a profit variance analysis. Note: Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, or "U" for unfavorable. If there is no effect, do not select either option. Sales revenue Less Variable costs Contribution margin Less Fixed costs Operating profits Actual Cherrylawn Corporation Profit Värlance Analysis Manufacturing Variances Sales Price Variance Flexible Budget Sales Activity Variance Master Budget
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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