Background: Sales for July, August, and September are expected
to be $200,000, $210,000, and $190,000, respectively, for Pasta
Company. All sales are on account and are collected 50% in the
month of the sale and 45% in the following month. The remaining 5%
is determined to be uncollectible. Raw materials are purchased one
month before being needed, and all purchases and expenses are paid
for as incurred. The cash balance at 8/1/2017 is $8750. Activities
for the quarter are expected to be:
|
|
|
July |
August |
September |
|
Sales |
|
$200,000 |
$210,000 |
$190,000 |
|
Raw materials used |
$40,000 |
$36,000 |
$44,000 |
|
Salaries |
$80,000 |
$85,000 |
$75,000 |
|
Maintenance and repairs |
$18,000 |
$18,000 |
$18,000 |
|
Depreciation |
$36,000 |
$36,000 |
$36,000 |
|
Utilities and other |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
|
Dividends paid |
-0- |
$10,000 |
-0- |
|
Payment on bonds |
$8,000 |
$8,000 |
$8,000 |
Directions: Prepare a cash budget and
management recommendations for August 2017. |