Mona Pet Supplies' marketing manager and production manager have determined the sales forecast and the required production of their LED dog collars for the next six months. Budgeted production requirements of dog collars in units is as follows: May 70,000 June 72,000 July 80,000 August 85,000 September 82,000 October 78,000 Each dog collar requires 4 LED lights. Each LED light costs $0.15 and the supplier has been a little unpredictable; consequently, the company wants to have on hand at the end of each month 50% of the following month's production needs. Required: 1. Prepare a direct materials budget for LED lights for the 3rd quarter of the calendar year. List total quantity for each month and the total for the quarter. 2. What is Mona Pet Supplies' estimated cost for LED lights in July and August?
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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