Question

The finished goods inventory on hand on December 31, 2018 was 21,000 units. It is the company's policy to maintain a finished goods inventory at the end of each quarter equal to 20% of the next quarter's anticipated sales. Prepare a production budget for 2019.

Answer 1

Question Completion:

Benet Company has budgeted the following unit sales for 2019 and 2020:

                        Quarter 1   Quarter 2   Quarter 3   Quarter 4   Quarter 1

Sales units       105,000       60,000       75,000      120,000      90,000

Answer:

Benet Company

Production Budget for 20198:

                               Quarter 1   Quarter 2  Quarter 3   Quarter 4

Sales units               105,000       60,000      75,000      120,000

Ending inventory       12,000        15,000      24,000        18,000

Units available for

sale                          117,000       75,000      99,000      138,000

Beginning inventory 21,000        12,000       15,000       24,000

Production               96,000       63,000       84,000      114,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Budgeted unit sales for 2019 and 2020:

                               Quarter 1   Quarter 2  Quarter 3   Quarter 4   Quarter 1

Sales units               105,000       60,000      75,000      120,000     90,000

Ending inventory       12,000        15,000      24,000        18,000

Units available for

sale                          117,000       75,000      99,000      138,000

Beginning inventory 21,000        12,000       15,000       24,000      18,000

Production               96,000       63,000       84,000      114,000