Which of the following is not a reason organizations use budgets?

Select one:

a. Communicate financial goals of the organization

b. Comply with the generally accepted accounting principles

c. Allocate resources

d. Coordinate activities of different departments

Bramble Company has 1,950kg of raw materials in its December 31, 2022, ending inventory. Required production for January and February is 5,180 and 6,140 units, respectively. 2 kilograms of raw materials are needed for each unit, and the estimated cost per kilogram is $6. Management wants an ending inventory equal to 25% of next month's materials requirements. Prepare the direct materials budget for January. Manico Company produces three products-X, Y, \& Z-with the following characteristics: The company has only 2,000 machine hours available each month. If demand exceeds the company's capacity, in what sequence should orders be filled if the company wants to maximize its total contribution margin? Select one: a. Orders for Y first, X second, and Z third. b. Orders for Z first, X second, and Y third. c. Orders for Z first and no orders for X or Y. d. Orders for X first, Z second, and Y third