Development of the Operating Budget Begins with the

question 86

Multiple Choice

Development of the operating budget begins with the

• A)Cash budget.
• B)Sales budget.
• C)Overhead budget.
• D)Pro-forma budget.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Rate

A constant charge used to allocate fixed overhead costs to products or services, regardless of production volume.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that uses standard costs for inventory valuation and as a tool for cost control.

Budgeted Activity

Planned or expected levels of operational activity, which may include sales volume, production quantities, or labor hours, for budgeting purposes.

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.