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CMA Exam: Budgeting Methodologies Question 2
“Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard M. Baruch The Question When budgeting, the items to be considered by a manufacturing firm in going from a sales quantity budget to a production budget would be the: A) Expected change in the quantity of finished goods and raw material inventories B) Expected change in the … Read More
CMA Exam: Budgeting Methodologies Question 1
“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney The Question A budgeting approach that requires a manager to justify the entire budget for each period is known as? A) Flexible Budgeting B) Performance Budgeting C) Incremental Budgeting D) Zero-based Budgeting The Analysis
CMA Exam: Planning & Budgeting Question 3
“The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” Richard Brinsley Sheridan The Question ABC Retailing Co. prices its products by adding 30% to its cost. ABC anticipates sales of $715,000 in March, $728,000 in April, and $624,000 in May. ABC’s policy is to have on hand enough inventory at the end of the month to cover 25% of … Read More
CMA Exam: Planning and Budgeting Question 2
“Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.” Euripides The Question Budgetary Slack can be best described as: A) The planned overestimation of budgeted expenses B) The elimination of certain expenses to enhance budgeted income C) The planned underestimation of budgeted expenses D) A plug number used to achieve a pre-set level of operating income The Analysis
