Preparing a Production Budget Patrick Inc. makes industrial solvents. In the first four months of the coming year, Patrick expects the following unit sales: Patrick’s policy is to have 25 percent of next month’s sales in ending inventory. On January 1, it is expected that there will be 6,700 drums of solvent on hand. Required: Prepare a production budget for the first quarter of the year. Show the number of drums that should be produced each month as well as for the quarter in total.
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.
Preparing a Production Budget Patrick Inc. makes industrial solvents. In the first four months of the coming year, Patrick expects the following unit sales:
Patrick’s policy is to have 25 percent of next month’s sales in ending inventory. On January 1, it is expected that there will be 6,700 drums of solvent on hand.
Required:
Prepare a production budget for the first quarter of the year. Show the number of drums that should be produced each month as well as for the quarter in total.
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