Pharoah Company's budgeted sales and direct materials purchases follow. January was the first month of operations. Budgeted sales: January $140,600; February $191,800; March $252,000 Budgeted direct materials purchases: January $40,100; February $35,300; March $40,100 Pharoah's sales are 35% cash and 65% credit. It collects credit sales 40% in the month of sale, 60% in the month following the sale. Pharoah's purchases are 40% cash and 60% on account. It pays purchases on account 60% in the month of purchase, and 40% in the month following purchase. Prepare a schedule of expected collections for January, February, and March.
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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