Shep Company combines its operating expenses for budget purposes in a selling and administrative expense budget. For the first quarter of 2019, the following data are developed: 1. Sales: 20,000 units; unit selling price: 2. Variable costs per dollar of sales: Sales commissions Delivery expense Advertising 3. Fixed costs per quarter: Sales salaries Office salaries Depreciation Insurance Utilities Instructions $25 Variable expenses 6% 2% 4% $30,000 18,000 8,000 3,000 1,100 Prepare a selling and administrative expense budget for the first quarter of 2019. SHEP COMPANY Selling and Administrative Expense Budget For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2019
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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first quarter of 2019, the following data are developed:
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