Question

A master budget​ ________. A. is the initial plan of what the company intends to accomplish in the period and evolves from both the operating and financing decisions B. improves​ companies' market capitalization and evolves from both the investing and financing decisions C. provides an ethical framework for decision making D. is a substitute for the management functions of planning and coordination

Answer 1

Answer:

A) is the initial plan of what the company intends to accomplish in the period and evolves from both the operating and financing decisions

Explanation:

A master budget is important because it helps upper management to revise business plans and strategies. By using a master budget, upper management can determine what needs to be done in order to implement the company's plans or strategies.

The master plan of a company is the aggregation of all the budgets elaborated by the company's departments, units or lower level functional areas. One of the most important part of a master budget is the expected or budgeted financial statements, cash flows and financing requirements.  

The master budget serves as a guide that if followed properly (there should always be a small room for corrections) should help the company achieve its goals.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option D) A Master Budget is is a substitute for the management functions of planning and coordination.

Explanation:

A master budget is not the initial budget a company makes, It is the final budget that incorporates all other specific budgets such as financial budget, operational budget, production budget, marketing budget and ore.

It serves a central  planning tool that a management team uses to direct the activities of a company, set targets and execution strategy.

It also provides a framework to judge performance for respective departments.