Garver Industries has budgeted the following unit sales: 2020 Units 8,000 10,000 January February March April May The finished goods units on hand on December 31, 2019, was 2,000 units. Each unit requires 3 pounds of raw materials that are estimated to cost an average of $4 per pound. It is the company's policy to maintain a finished goods inventory at the end of each month equal to 20% of next month's anticipated sales. Instructions For the first quarter of 2020, prepare a production budget. Expected unit sales Desired ending finished goods units Total required units GARVER INDUSTRIES Production Budget For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2020 January February Less: Beginning finished goods units 9,000 11,000 Required production units 15,000 March Total 2000
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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