Production budget
A production budget states the units to be manufactured to meet planned sales and desired finished-goods inventory, allowing for opening inventory. For good completed units, production = sales + desired closing finished goods − opening finished goods. Additional input may be required if production losses occur; distinguish good-output requirements from gross input. The plan should be checked against labour, machinery and material capacity before resource budgets are finalised.
Worked example
Planned sales are 5,000 units, desired closing stock 700 and opening stock 400. Produce 5,300 good units before considering any input loss allowance.
Common mistake
Do not subtract desired closing inventory or add opening inventory; opening goods already available reduce the production requirement.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | MA | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | PM | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FMA | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
