ECG Monitors Is Forecasting That Sales Next Year Will Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

ECG Monitors is forecasting that sales next year will be $8,640,000, a 20 percent increase over current sales. ECG has total assets of $3,840,000 and all assets will increase proportionately with sales. Of the current liabilities, only accounts payable (now $740,000) will increase with sales. What total financing will be needed by ECG to support the expected sales increase?

• A) $317,600
• B) $620,000
• C) $465,600
• D) $840,400

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost.

Actual Costs

The genuine expenses that are incurred in the production or acquisition of goods and services.

Standard Costs

Predetermined cost estimates relating to how much it should cost to produce a product or provide a service under normal conditions.

Time Variance

The difference between the projected time to complete a task and the actual time taken, often analyzed in project management.