Requirement Prepare the Direct Materials Budget for Wisniewski Inc. Company. Company policy calls for a given quarter's ending raw materials inventory to equal 50% of next quarter's expected materials needed for production. The prior year-end inventory is 5,796 lbs of materials, which complies with the policy. The company expects to have 10,080 lbs. of materials in inventory at year-end. The product's manufacturing cost is $211 per unit, including per unit costs of $84 for materials (6 lbs. at $14 per Ib.), $96 for direct labor (4 hours x $24 direct labor rate per hour), $19 for variable overhead, and $12 for fixed overhead. Show less A Wisniewski Inc. Direct Materials Budget For the year ended December 31, 2018 First Qtr. Second Qtr. Third Qtr. Fourth Qtr. Total Budgeted production (units) 1,932 2,072 2,240 3,024 Materials requirements per unit 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Materials needed for production (pounds) 11,592 12,432 13,440 18,144 Budgeted ending inventory (units) Total materials requirements (pounds) Budgeted beginning inventory (units) Materials to be purchased (pounds) Material price per pound 14.00 S 14.00 S 14.00 $ 14.00 Total cost of direct materials purchases < Production Budget Direct Lbr Budget >
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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