The marketing department of Jessi Corporation submitted the following sales forecast for next year (all sales are on account): Budgeted unit sales 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 12,400 13,400 15,400 14,400 The selling price of the company's product is $23 per unit. Management expects to collect 65% of sales in the quarter in which the sales are made and 30% In the following quarter; 5% of sales are expected to be uncollectible. The beginning balance of accounts receivable, all of which is expected to be collected in the first quarter, is $73,000. The company expects to start the first quarter with 2,480 units in finished goods Inventory. Management desires an ending finished goods Inventory in each quarter equal to 20% of the next quarter's budgeted sales. The desired ending finished goods Inventory for the fourth quarter is 2,680 units. Required: 1. Calculate the estimated sales for each quarter and for the year as a whole. 2. Calculate the expected cash collections for each quarter and for the year as a whole. 3. Calculate the required production in units of finished goods for each quarter and for the year as a whole.
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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