Soprano Co. is in the process of preparing the second quarter budget for 2019, and the following data have been assembled: • The company sells a single product at a selling price of $45 per unit. The estimated sales volume for the next six months is as follows: March April May 6,400 units 7,000 units 10,000 units June July August 8,400 units 9,300 units 6,100 units • All sales are on account. The company's collection experience has been that 42% of a month's sales are collected in the month of sale, 51% are collected in the month following the sale, and 7% are uncollectible. It is expected that the net realizable value of accounts receivable (i.e., accounts receivable less allowance for uncollectible accounts) will be $146,880 on March 31, 2019. • Management's policy is to maintain ending finished goods inventory each month at a level equal to 51% of the next month's budgeted sales. The finished goods inventory on March 31, 2019, is expected to be 3,570 units. • To make one unit of finished product, 5 pounds of materials are required. Management's policy is to have enough materials on hand at the end of each month to equal 43% of the next month's estimated usage. The raw materials inventory is expected to be 18,340 pounds on March 31, 2019. • The cost per pound of raw material is $6.00, and 73% of all purchases are paid for in the month of purchase; the remainder is paid in the following month. The accounts payable balance for raw material purchases is expected to be $60,672 on 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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