The marketing department of Jessi Corporation has submitted the following sales forecast for the upcoming fiscal year (all sales are on account):

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Budgeted unit sales 12,900 13,900 15,900 14,900

The selling price of the companys product is $28 per unit. Management expects to collect 75% of sales in the quarter in which the sales are made, 20% in the following quarter, and 5% of sales are expected to be uncollectible. The beginning balance of accounts receivable, all of which is expected to be collected in the first quarter, is $74,000.

The company expects to start the first quarter with 2,580 units in finished goods inventory. Management desires an ending finished goods inventory in each quarter equal to 20% of the next quarters budgeted sales. The desired ending finished goods inventory for the fourth quarter is 2,780 units.

Required: 1-a. Compute the company's total sales. Jessi Corporation Sales Budget 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Year Budgeted units sales Selling price per unit Total sales