THE BUDGET PREPARATION: Given the following assumptions, prepare the sales budget and schedule of expected cash collection of Uncle Sam's Chicken Station, December 31, 2015. Assumptions: 1. Sales of 150,000 is recorded for 1st quarter. Expected sales in units increase by 5% in remaining quarters. 2. Unit Selling Price is 45. 3. Balance of 120,000 is collected in the 1st quarter of the current year. 4. 55% of the current quarter's sales is collected in the quarter when the sales took place. The remaining 45% is collected in the next quarter.
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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