Exercise 9-3 (Algo) Prepare a Flexible Budget with More Than One Cost Driver [LO9-3] Alyeski Tours operates day tours of coastal glaciers in Alaska on its tour boat the Blue Glacier. Management has identified two cost drivers-the number of cruises and the number of passengers-that it uses in its budgeting and performance reports. The company publishes a schedule of day cruises that it may supplement with special sailings if there is sufficient demand. Up to 83 passengers can be accommodated on the tour boat. Data concerning the company's cost formulas appear below: Vessel operating costs Advertising Administrative costs Fixed Cost per Month Cost per Passenger $ 3.50 $ 6,800 Cost per Cruise $ 479.00 $ 2,200 $ 5,700 $ 3,800 $ 30.00 $ 1.50 Insurance For example, vessel operating costs should be $6,800 per month plus $479.00 per cruise plus $3.50 per passenger. The company's sales should average $33.00 per passenger. In July, the company provided 53 cruises for a total of 3,050 passengers. Required: Prepare the company's flexible budget for July. Alyeski Tours Flexible Budget For the Month Ended July 31 Revenue Expenses: Vessel operating costs Advertising Administrative costs Prov 3 of 14 ++ Next
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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.
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