The results of operations for the Beca Manufacturing Company for the fourth quarter of 2020 were as follows: 693,000 425,000 268,000 Sales Less variable cost of sales Contribution margin Less fixed production costs Less fixed selling and administrative expenses Income before taxes Less taxes on income $ 142,000 67,000 209,000 59,000 23,600 Net income $ 35,400 Note: Beca Manufacturing uses the variable costing method. Thus, only variable production costs are included in inventory and cost of goods sold. Fixed production costs are charged to expense in the period incurred. The company's balance sheet as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2020 was as follows: Assets: Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Total current assets 197,000 268,000 492,000 957,000 559,000 134,000 $ 1,382,000 Property, plant, and equipment Less accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and owners' equity: Accounts payable Common stock Retained earnings Total liabilities and owners' equity $ 75,800 685,000 621,200 $ 1,382,000 Additional information: 1. 2. 3. Sales and variable costs of sales are expected to increase by 12 percent in the next quarter. All sales are on credit with 60 percent collected in the quarter of sale and 40 percent collected in the following quarter. Variable cost of sales consists of 40 percent materials, 40 percent direct labor, and 20 percent variable overhead. Materials are purchased on credit. Fifty percent are paid for in the quarter of purchase, and the remaining amount is paid for in the quarter after purchase. The inventory balance is not expected to change. Also, direct labor and variable overhead costs are paid in the quarter the expenses are incurred. Fixed production costs (other than $10,000 of depreciation expense) are expected to increase by three percent. Fixed production costs requiring payment are paid in the quarter they are incurred. Fixed selling and administrative costs (other than $8,000 of depreciation expense) are expected to increase by two percent. Fixed selling and administrative costs requiring payment are paid in the quarter they are incurred. The tax rate is expected to be 20 percent. All taxes are paid in the quarter they are incurred. No purchases of property, plant, or equipment are expected in the first quarter of 2021. 4. 5. 6. 7. Prepare a budgeted income statement for the first quarter of 2021. Beca Manufacturing Company Budgeted Income Statement $ $ $ Sales Fixed selling and administrative expenses Fixed production costs Variable cost of sales Contribution margin Income before taxes Taxes on income Net income/loss) March 31, 2021 For the Year Ended March 31, 2021 For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021