1.Summarize the results of the sales volume and variable cost volume variances computations based on the comparison between the master budget and the flexible budget.

2. Summarize the results of the flexible budget variances computations based on the comparison between the flexible budget and the actual results.

3. Justify the favorable or unfavorable budget variances.

4. Since this is a not-for-profit organization, address why anyone should be concerned with meeting the budget.

5. Make recommendations for what can be done differently to stay on budget for future luncheons. Provide specific examples to support your recommendations.

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The Redmond Management Association held its annual public relations luncheon in April Year 2. Based on the previous year's results, the organization allocated $25,290 of its operating budget to cover the cost of the luncheon. To ensure that costs would be appropriately controlled, Molly Hubbard, the treasurer, prepared the following budget for the Year 2 luncheon. The budget for the luncheon was based on the following expectations: 1. The meal cost per person was expected to be $14.50. The cost driver for meals was attendance, which was expected to be 1,400 individuals. 2. Postage was based on $0.49 per invitation and 3,000 invitations were expected to be mailed. The cost driver for postage was number of invitations mailed. 3. The facility charge is $1,000 for a room that will accommodate up to 1,600 people; the charge for one to hold more than 1,600 Page 379 people is $1,500. 4. A fixed amount was designated for printing, decorations, the speaker's gift, and publicity. REDMOND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Public Relations Luncheon Budget $25,290 20,300 1,470 April Year 2 Operating funds allocated Expenses Variable costs Meals (1,400 $14.50) Postage (3,000 * $0.49) Fixed costs Facility Printing Decorations Speaker's gift Publicity Total expenses Budget surplus (deficit) 1,000 950 840 130 600 25,290 $ 0 Actual results for the luncheon follow. REDMOND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Actual Results for Public Relations Luncheon April Year 2 Operating funds allocated $25,290 Expenses Variable costs Meals (1,620 * $15.50) 25,110 Postage (4,000 $0.49) 1,960 Fixed costs Facility 1,500 Printing 950 Decorations 840 Speaker's gift 130 Publicity 600 Total expenses 31,090 Budget deficit $ (5,800)