Question

The following is a schedule of the projected unit sales of Western Company, which manufactures casual wear. Each unit sells for $25. The company began the period with a beginning accounts receivable balance of $10,000. Choose the correct answer from the options provided. Quarter First Second Third Fourth Year Budgeted unit sales 1,500 1,300 1,400 1,300 5,500 Percentage of sales collected in the quarter of the sale 75% Percentage of sales collected in the quarter after the sale 25% Knowledge Check 01 What is the amount of budgeted sales revenue for the fourth quarter?
A. $32,500
B. $33,750
C. $35,000
D. $37,500

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A,the fourth quarter budgeted revenue is $32500 as shown below.

Explanation:

The budgeted sales quantity for fourth quarter is 1300 units at $25 each.

From Economics equation of revenue equals price multiplied by quantity, the revenue for the fourth quarter is calculated below.

Revenue=P*Q

P=price=$25

Q=budgeted quantity=1300 units

Revenue=$25*1300

Revenue=$32500

The value of this revenue that would be collected in the same quarter is 75%*$32500 is $24375 while the balance of $8125 in the first quarter of the succeeding year.

This way cash flow planning in terms of matching capital payments with cash receipt is better enhanced.