ompany employees were working hard to achieve the budgeted results, as everyone would receive a bonus if profit margins of 10% were achieved. The year-end results were: Sales volume Selling price Direct materials cost/unit DL cost/unit Variable OH cost/unit Variable SGA cost/unit Fixed MOH Fixed SGA Actual 52,000 14.50 3.10 1.65 1.50 0.50 Master budget 45,000 14.00 3.00 1.70 1.50 0.50 4 205,000 195,000 127,000 122,500 1. Prepare the master budget, flexible budget and actual income statements for the year. 2. Determine the flexible budget and sales activity variances 3. What do the variances mean? 4. Did the employees get the bonus?
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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