- 15 Marks
Question
Ankawa LTD makes and sells a single product ‘Dee’. The following information is available for use in the budgeting process for the year 2025.
i) Sales targets have been proposed for four quarters in 2025 and the first quarter in 2026:
| Year | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 1 (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales (GH¢) | 240,000 | 160,000 | 144,000 | 224,000 | 192,000 |
Selling price per unit of Dee is expected to be GH¢20.
ii) Inventory levels
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At 31 December 2024: Finished units of Dee: 3,000 units
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Raw materials: 7,000kg
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Closing inventory of finished product Dee at the end of each quarter is budgeted as a percentage of sales units of the following quarter:
- Quarters 1 and 2: 25%
- Quarters 3 and 4: 35%
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Closing inventory of raw materials is budgeted to fall by 600kg at the end of each quarter.
iii) Product Dee unit data:
- Material: 8kg at GH¢1.60 per kg
- Direct labour: 1.2 hours at GH¢3.50 per hour
iv) Other budgeted quarterly expenditure for 2025:
| Quarter | Fixed Overhead (GH¢) | Capital Expenditure (GH¢) |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Quarter 2 | 18,000 | – |
| Quarter 3 | 27,000 | – |
| Quarter 4 | 30,000 | – |
v) Depreciation
- Property is depreciated on a straight-line basis at 5% per annum based on total cost.
- Value of property as at 31 December 2024: GH¢100,000.
vi) Inventory of product Dee is valued on a marginal cost basis for internal budget purposes.
Required:
Prepare the budgeted profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Answer
Ankawa LTD makes and sells a single product ‘Dee’. The following information is available for use in the budgeting process for the year 2025.
i) Sales targets have been proposed for four quarters in 2025 and the first quarter in 2026:
| Year | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 1 (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales (GH¢) | 240,000 | 160,000 | 144,000 | 224,000 | 192,000 |
Selling price per unit of Dee is expected to be GH¢20.
ii) Inventory levels
-
At 31 December 2024: Finished units of Dee: 3,000 units
-
Raw materials: 7,000kg
-
Closing inventory of finished product Dee at the end of each quarter is budgeted as a percentage of sales units of the following quarter:
- Quarters 1 and 2: 25%
- Quarters 3 and 4: 35%
-
Closing inventory of raw materials is budgeted to fall by 600kg at the end of each quarter.
iii) Product Dee unit data:
- Material: 8kg at GH¢1.60 per kg
- Direct labour: 1.2 hours at GH¢3.50 per hour
iv) Other budgeted quarterly expenditure for 2025:
| Quarter | Fixed Overhead (GH¢) | Capital Expenditure (GH¢) |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Quarter 2 | 18,000 | – |
| Quarter 3 | 27,000 | – |
| Quarter 4 | 30,000 | – |
v) Depreciation
- Property is depreciated on a straight-line basis at 5% per annum based on total cost.
- Value of property as at 31 December 2024: GH¢100,000.
vi) Inventory of product Dee is valued on a marginal cost basis for internal budget purposes.
Required:
Prepare the budgeted profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2025. (15 marks)
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Answer:
Ankawa LTD
Budgeted Profit or Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2025
| GH¢ | GH¢ | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Revenue | 768,000 | |
| Cost of Sales: | ||
| Opening Inventory (3,000 units @ GH¢17) | 51,000 | |
| Production Costs (36,760 units @ GH¢17) | 658,920 | |
| Total Cost of Sales | 709,920 | |
| Closing Inventory (3,360 units @ GH¢17) | (57,120) | |
| Cost of Sales (Net) | (652,800) | |
| Gross Profit | 115,200 | |
| Less Expenses: | ||
| Fixed Overheads | 85,000 | |
| Depreciation | 5,375 | |
| Total Expenses | (90,375) | |
| Net Profit | 24,825 |
Workings:
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Sales Calculation:
Total Sales=240,000+160,000+144,000+224,000=768,000\text{Total Sales} = 240,000 + 160,000 + 144,000 + 224,000 = 768,000Total Sales=240,000+160,000+144,000+224,000=768,000
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Production Budget:
| Quarter | Sales (Units) | Closing Stock | Total Required | Opening Stock | Production Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12,000 | 2,000 | 14,000 | 3,000 | 11,000 |
| Q2 | 8,000 | 1,800 | 9,800 | 2,000 | 7,800 |
| Q3 | 7,200 | 3,920 | 11,120 | 1,800 | 9,320 |
| Q4 | 11,200 | 3,360 | 14,560 | 3,920 | 10,640 |
| Total | 38,760 |
- Material Purchase Budget:
| Quarter | Material Usage | Closing Stock | Total Required | Opening Stock | Purchase Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 88,000 | 6,400 | 94,400 | 7,000 | 87,400 |
| Q2 | 62,400 | 5,800 | 68,200 | 6,400 | 61,800 |
| Q3 | 74,560 | 5,200 | 79,760 | 5,800 | 73,960 |
| Q4 | 85,120 | 4,600 | 89,720 | 5,200 | 84,520 |
- Direct Labour Budget:
| Quarter | Production Units | Hours per Unit | Total Hours | Labour Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 11,000 | 1.2 | 13,200 | 3.50 | 46,200 |
| Q2 | 7,800 | 1.2 | 9,360 | 3.50 | 32,760 |
| Q3 | 9,320 | 1.2 | 11,184 | 3.50 | 39,144 |
| Q4 | 10,640 | 1.2 | 12,768 | 3.50 | 44,688 |
- Depreciation Calculation: Depreciation=(5%×100,000)=5,000\text{Depreciation} = (5\% \times 100,000) = 5,000Depreciation=(5%×100,000)=5,000 Adjusted for capital expenditure: Depreciation=(5%×100,000×312)+(5%×110,000×912)=5,375\text{Depreciation} = \left( \frac{5\% \times 100,000 \times 3}{12} \right) + \left( \frac{5\% \times 110,000 \times 9}{12} \right) = 5,375Depreciation=(125%×100,000×3)+(125%×110,000×9)=5,375
- Tags: Budgeting, Costing, Financial planning, Forecasting, Profit and Loss
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Budgetary control
- Series: Nov 2024
- Uploader: Salamat Hamid