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Vivian Books buys books and magazines directly from publishers and distributes t

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Question

Vivian Books buys books and magazines directly from publishers and distributes them to grocery stores. The wholesaler expects to purchase the following inventory. Vivian Books's accountant prepared the following schedule of cash payments for inventory purchases. Vivian Books's suppliers require that 95 percent of purchases on account be paid in the month of purchase; the remaining 5 percent are paid in the month following the month of purchase. Complete the schedule of cash payments for inventory purchases by filling in the missing amounts. Determine the amount of accounts payable the company will report on its pro forma balance sheet at the end of the second quarter.

Explanation / Answer

April May June Required purchases on account 108000 128000 140000 a) schedule of cash payments April May June Payment for current payable- 95% 102600.00 121600.00 133000.00 Payment for previous month 9000.00 5400.00 6400.00 Total budgeted payments for inventory 111600.00 127000.00 139400.00 b) Amount of accounts payable at the end of 2nd quarter = 140000 * 5% = 7000