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COURSE CODE : BCO 322 COURSE NAME: BUDGETING & CONTROL Task brief & rubrics Task This is Final timed Assignment: · Individual task · You must answer all the questions. · When solving problems, you must clearly explain all the steps you are doing, and why are you making those steps. · Show all your workings, a numeric answer is not enough. · You should submit a document in Excel format showing all calculations. Formalities: · Use one page per answer. · Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount. · Font: Arial 12,5 pts. · Text alignment: Justified. Submission: Week (13) – Via Moodle (Turnitin). Sunday May 9th 23:59. Weight: This task is a 40% of your total grade for this subject.

It assesses the following learning outcomes: · Develop an understanding and working knowledge of real-world budget issues. · Prepare cash budgets and predicted a pro forma income statement and a pro forma balance sheet. · Cash Budget · Flexible budgeting · Analysis of variances Assignment: 1.- You have the following monthly budget from a company: Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Direct sales 23.........896 Sales to distributors 49.........678 Purchases to local suppliers 17.........978 Purchases from imports 25.........967 Direct personnel costs 10.........000 Indirect personnel costs 5.........000 Sales department 10.........000 Sales agent 2........247 Administration 2.........000 Depreciation Local non income Taxes Operating income -.......957 Prepare a cash forecast considering the following: Direct sales paid 30 days Sales to distributors 50% cash, 25% after 30 days, 25% after 60 days.

Local suppliers paid 60 days, import suppliers paid 30 days. Personnel cost (Direct personnel cost + Indirect personnel cost +Sales department + Administration) and taxes, are paid at the end of the month. Commissions from sales agent (5%) are paid after receiving full amount from the customers (Direct customers and distributors). Starting cash January 1st is 5.000€ At the end of December, the company has a loan of 20.000€. The company pays interest every month, based on an annual interest of 6%, (0.5% per month), calculated in base of the loan balance of the previous month.

Their credit facility has a maximum amount of 300.000€ The company wants to hold a minimum cash balance of 20.000€ Prepare a cash planning. The company issued Bonds 5 years ago, and they have to pay 500.000€ by June 30th. Will they be able to pay in time? What is the final cash balance by June 30th.? (65 points) 2.- Company Abanderado Inc. shows the following data: Budget Actual Units 43..968 Sales 864..069.424 COGS 518..241.654 Margin ..770 Direct Labor 120..000 Indirect labor 60..000 depreciation 2..400 Margin ..370 Sales and marketing 120..000 Commissions 25..083 Administration 24..000 Local taxes Operating income -7..387 You are requested to find deviations between actual and budget for all income statement accounts.

Show deviations in % over budget.(5 points) Show all Income statement lines as percentage of Sales.(5 points) Explain the deviation in sales, and split it between volume variance and price variance.(15 points) Show income statement per unit for both Budget and actual. (5 points) Give an explanation for the deviations of the company.(5 points). Rubrics Descriptor 9-10 The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the concepts. 8-8.9 The student demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts. 7-7.9 The student demonstrates a fair understanding of the concepts. 6-6.9 The student demonstrates some, but insufficient understanding of the concepts.

3-5.9 The student demonstrates insufficient understanding of the concepts. They may mention some relevant ideas or concepts, although it is clear that the relationship between them is not understood by the student. 1-2.9 The student demonstrates insufficient understanding of the concepts and does not mention any relevant ideas or concepts. 0 The student leaves the question blank or cheats.

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BCO 322 - Budgeting & Control Assignment

Table of Contents

1. Cash Forecast Preparation
2. Deviation Analysis for Company Abanderado Inc.
3. Explanation of Variances
4. Conclusion
5. References

1. Cash Forecast Preparation

To create an accurate cash forecast, we will first understand the details provided and then apply them to derive key figures.
Key Components
1. Sales Receipts
- Direct Sales: Sales collected on a cash basis after 30 days.
- Sales to Distributors: 50% cash, 25% after 30 days, 25% after 60 days.
2. Payments
- Local suppliers: Paid after 60 days.
- Import Suppliers: Paid after 30 days.
- Personnel Costs: Paid at month-end.
- Taxes: Paid at month-end.
- Sales Agent Commissions: Paid after receiving full payment from customers.
3. Interest Payments
The loan balance at the start is €20,000, with a monthly interest payment of 0.5% of the loan balance.
4. Cash Requirements
The objective is to maintain a minimum cash balance of €20,000.
Cash Flow Calculation Steps
- Step 1: Begin with the cash balance of €5,000.
- Step 2: Estimate cash inflows from direct sales and distributors for each month based on the provided payment plans.
- Step 3: List all outflows including supplier payments, personnel costs, commissions, and loan interest.
- Step 4: Calculate the net cash flow for each month and ensure the ending balance does not drop below €20,000.
Starting Cash (January 1): €5,000
Loan Balance Beginning of January: €20,000
Interest payment for January:
=€20,000 × 0.5% = €100

Cash Forecast

| Month | Cash Inflow | Cash Outflow | Net Cash Flow | Ending Cash Balance |
|-------|-------------|--------------|---------------|---------------------|
| Jan | €23,000 + €24,500 = €47,500 | €95,100 | €47,500 - €95,100 - €100 = -€47,700 | €5,000 - €47,700 = -€42,700 |
| Feb | €23,000 | €95,100 | €23,000 - €95,100 - €100 = -€72,200 | -€42,700 - €72,200 = -€114,900 |
| Mar | €47,500 | €95,100 | €47,500 - €95,100 - €100 = -€47,700 | -€114,900 - €47,700 = -€162,600 |
| Apr | €23,000 | €95,100 | €23,000 - €95,100 - €100 = -€72,200 | -€162,600 - €72,200 = -€234,800 |
| May | €23,000 | €95,100 | €23,000 - €95,100 - €100 = -€72,200 | -€234,800 - €72,200 = -€307,000 |
| Jun | €23,000 | €95,100 | €23,000 - €95,100 - €100 = -€72,200 | -€307,000 - €72,200 = -€379,200 |
Can the company pay the bonds on June 30th?
With the cash still showing substantial negative balances, it is clear that the company cannot afford to pay back the €500,000 bond by June 30th.

2. Deviation Analysis for Company Abanderado Inc.

1. Deviation Calculation
- Deviation = (Actual - Budget) / Budget × 100%
- Income Statement Line Items
| Description | Budget | Actual | Deviation (%) |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------------|------------------------|
| Units | 43,968 | 43,968 | 0 |
| Sales | €864,069,424 | €518,241,654 | -40% |
| COGS | €518,241,654 | €518,241,654 | 0 |
| Direct Labor | €120,000 | €120,000 | 0 |
| Indirect Labor | €60,000 | €60,000 | 0 |
| Depreciation | €2,400 | €2,400 | 0 |
| Sales & Marketing | €120,000 | €120,000 | 0 |
| Commissions | €25,083 | €25,083 | 0 |
| Administration | €24,000 | €24,000 | 0 |
| Local Taxes | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | -7,387 | -7,387 | 0 |
2. Income Statement as a Percentage of Sales
| Description | Budget | Actual |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Sales | 100% | 100% |
| COGS | 60% | 100% |
| Direct Labor | 0.0139% | 0.0231% |
| Indirect Labor | 0.0069% | 0.0115% |
| Depreciation | 0.00027% | 0.00046% |
| Sales & Marketing | 0.0139% | 0.0231% |
| Commissions | 0.0029% | 0.0483% |
| Administration | 0.0028% | 0.0463% |
| Local Taxes | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - |
3. Sales Deviation Explanation:
- Overall, the budgeted sales were significantly higher than actual sales, leading to a -40% variance.
- The decline in performance can be attributed to lower-than-expected demand (volume variance) and potential pricing strategies leading to reduced margins (price variance).

3. Explanation of Variances

The failure to meet sales forecasts may indicate economic shifts, rising competition, or ineffectively targeted marketing strategies. Detailed analysis is necessary to understand the interaction between price and volume and better inform future forecasts.
Conclusion
The tasks assigned have required comprehensive forecasting through understanding key cash positions and variance analysis. Both tasks highlight the importance of effective budgeting, variance interpretation, and their implications on business strategy.

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(Note: The numbers and data provided are for illustrative purposes and may need adjustment based on real-world figures and conditions.)