Sales and variable costs of sales are expected to increase


Problem - The results of operations for the Preston Manufacturing Company for the fourth quarter of 2014 were as follows:

Sales


$510,000

Less variable cost of sales


306,000

Contribution margin


204,000

Less fixed production costs

$102,000


Less fixed selling and administrative expenses

51,000

153,000

Income before taxes


51,000

Less taxes on income


20,400

Net income


$30,600

Note: Preston Manufacturing uses the variable costing method. Thus, only variable production costs are included in inventory and cost of goods sold. Fixed production costs are charged to expense in the period incurred.

The company's balance sheet as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2014 was as follows:

Assets:


Cash

$160,000

Accounts receivable

255,000

Inventory

378,000

Total current assets

793,000

Property, plant, and equipment

500,000

Less accumulated depreciation

120,000

Total assets

$1,173,000

Liabilities and owners' equity:


Accounts payable

48,960

Common stock

529,000

Retained earnings

595,040

Total liabilities and owners' equity

$1,173,000

Additional information:

1. Sales and variable costs of sales are expected to increase by 10 percent in the next quarter.

2. All sales are on credit with 50 percent collected in the quarter of sale and 50 percent collected in the following quarter.

3. Variable cost of sales consists of 40 percent materials, 40 percent direct labor, and 20 percent variable overhead. Materials are purchased on credit. 60 percent are paid for in the quarter of purchase, and the remaining amount is paid for in the quarter after purchase. The inventory balance is not expected to change. Also, direct labor and variable overhead costs are paid in the quarter the expenses are incurred.

4. Fixed production costs (other than $8,000 of depreciation expense) are expected to increase by 1 percent. Fixed production costs requiring payment are paid in the quarter they are incurred.

5. Fixed selling and administrative costs (other than $7,000 of depreciation expense) are expected to increase by 3 percent. Fixed selling and administrative costs requiring payment are paid in the quarter they are incurred.

6. The tax rate is expected to be 40 percent. All taxes are paid in the quarter they are incurred.

7. No purchases of property, plant, or equipment are expected in the first quarter of 2015.

Prepare a budgeted income statement for the first quarter of 2015.

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