The Process of Developing Budget Estimates by Requiring All Levels

question 97

Multiple Choice

The process of developing budget estimates by requiring all levels of management to estimate sales, production, and other operating data as though operations were being initiated for the first time is referred to as:

• A) flexible budgeting
• B) continuous budgeting
• C) zero-based budgeting
• D) master budgeting

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Definitions:

Sales Volume

The quantity of products or services sold within a specific period, not taking into account the sales price.

Unit Product Costs

The total cost associated with producing a single unit of product, including labor, materials, and overhead.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs in product costs, excluding fixed manufacturing overhead.

Direct Material Cost

The expense associated with raw materials or components directly used in the manufacturing of a product.