Half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department. How much should be reported as distribution costs for 2020?
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.
![The adjusted trial balance of ABC Co. included the following
expenses for 2020:
Accounting and legal fees
Advertising
Doubtful accounts
1,450,000
1,500,000
150,000
125,000
750,000
50,000
600,000
300,000
2,250,000
250,000
1,800,000
Freight in
Freight out
Insurance
Interest expense
Loss on sale of equipment
Officers' salaries
Property taxes
Rent for office space
Research and development expense
1,000,000
1,400,000
Sales salaries and commissions
Half of the rented premises is occupied by the sales department.
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