This individual project report provides a comprehensive analysis of managerial accounting principles, specifically focusing on the budgeting process and financial statement preparation for Universal Electric Company. The report begins with an introduction to budgeting and its importance, followed by detailed schedules for sales, cash receipts, purchases, and cash payments. It then presents a summary cash budget, analysis of short-term financial needs, and the preparation of budgeted financial statements, including an income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet. The report also includes an analysis of the company's short-term financial needs and concludes with a summary of the key findings and the importance of budgeting for the company's future success. The report is based on a case study and includes relevant calculations, adjustments, and considerations for the first quarter of the year, providing a practical application of managerial accounting concepts. The report also provides references to support the analysis.