Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)The sales budget is the starting point in preparing the master budget.
• B)The sales budget is constructed by multiplying the expected sales in units by the sales price.
• C)The sales budget generally is accompanied by a computation of expected cash receipts for the forthcoming budget period.
• D)The cash budget must be prepared prior to the sales budget since managers want to know the expected cash collections on sales made to customers in prior periods before projecting sales for the current perioD.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the operations.

Markdown

A reduction from the original or retail price of goods or services, typically to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.

Invoice

A paper provided by the vendor to the purchaser detailing the goods or services rendered and the total charge.

Discount

A reduction applied to a regular price or rate, often used to encourage purchase or prompt payment.