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cornerstones 3rd eddition by Hansen, Don R problem #1 The city of Charleston had

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cornerstones 3rd eddition by Hansen, Don R

problem #1

The city of Charleston had the following sales of water for the selected months of 2016:

Month                                                              Sales

February                                                         $50,000

March                                                                45,000

April                                                                  60,000

May                                                                    42,500

June                                                                   70,000

July                                                                   120,000

All sales on credit. Historically, 50 percent is collected in the month of sale, 35 percent during the first month

following the sale, and 15 percent in the second month following the sale.

Cost of water averages 75 percent of sales. Water is purchased in the month of sale. All purchases are paid during the month following the purchase.

Operating costs of $10,000 are paid each month.

The April 1 cash balance is expected to be the minimum balance of $5,000.

Money can be borrowed from a local bank in increments of $1,000 (Do not include interest charges in you budget.)

Required:

Prepare a cash budget for April and May.

thank you in advance for your help.

Explanation / Answer

Cash budget

April

May

Opening balance

$5,000

$14,500

Add: Cash collection

53,250

49,000

Total collection

58,250

63,500

Disbursements

Water purchase

33,750

45,000

Operating costs

10,000

10,000

Total disbursements

$43,750

$55,000

Excess

14,500

8,500

Ending balance

14,500

8,500

Cash collections

April

May

Feb 50,000 @15%

7,500

March 45,000@35%; 15%

15,750

6,750

April 60,000@50% ; 35%

30,000

21,000

May 42,500 @50%

21,250

Total

$53,250

$49,000

Cash payment

April

May

45000@75%=33,750

60,000@75% = 45,000

April

May

Opening balance

$5,000

$14,500

Add: Cash collection

53,250

49,000

Total collection

58,250

63,500

Disbursements

Water purchase

33,750

45,000

Operating costs

10,000

10,000

Total disbursements

$43,750

$55,000

Excess

14,500

8,500

Ending balance

14,500

8,500