When Preparing a Direct Materials Budget, Beginning Inventory for Raw

question 136

True/False

When preparing a direct materials budget, beginning inventory for raw materials should be added to production needs, and desired ending inventory should be subtracted to determine the amount of raw materials to be purchased.

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