Sheridan Company estimates its sales at 150000 units in the first quarter and that sales will increase by 15000 units each quarter over the year. They have, and desire, a 25% ending inventory the current month’s sales. Each unit sells for $25. 40% of the sales are for cash. 70% of the credit customers pay within the quarter. The remainder is received in the quarter following sale.
Production in units for the third quarter should be budgeted at
Estimated sales for third quarter = 150000 + 15000 + 15000 = 180000 units
Ending Inventory = 25% of current month sale
Assume sale is equal in 3 month of quarter
Hence = 180000/3 * 25% = 15000 units
Beginning Inventory:-
2nd quarter sale = 150000 + 15000 = 165000 units
Hence = 165000/3 * 25% = 13750 units
Production = Estimated sale + Ending Inventory - Beginning Inventory
180000 + 15000 - 13750 = 181250 units
If you think about ending inventory is 25 % of Quarter sale
then please read question
In question Ending inventory = 25% of month sale not quarter sale
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