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Graham potato company has projected sales of $6,000 in september, $10,000 in oct

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Question

Graham potato company has projected sales of $6,000 in september, $10,000 in october, $16,000 in november, and $12,000 in december. Of the company's sales, 20 percent are paid for by cash and 80 percent are sold on credit. Experience shows that 40 percent of accounts receivable are paid in the month after the sale, while the remaining 60 percent are paid two months after, Determine collections for november and december. also assume Graham's cash payments for November and December are $13,000 and $6,000, respectively. The beginning cash balance in november is $5,000, which is the desired minimum balance. prepare a cash budget with borrowing needed or repayments for november and december (you will need to prepare a cash receipts schedule first)

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

Graham Potato Company

Cash Receipts Schedule

September

October

November

December

Sales

$6,000

$10,000

$16,000

$12,000

Credit sales (80%)

4,800

8,000

12,800

9,600

Cash sales (20%)

1,200

2,000

3,200

2,400

Collections in month after sales (40%)

3,200

5,120

Collections two months after sales (60%)

2,880

4,800

Total cash receipts

$9,280

$12,320

Graham Potato Company (Continued)

Cash Budget

November

December

Cash receipts

$ 9,280

$12,320

Cash payments

13,000

6,000

Net Cash Flow

(3,720)

6,320

Beginning Cash Balance

5,000

5,000

Cumulative Cash Balance

1,280

11,320

Monthly Loan or (Repayment)

3,720

(3,720)

Cumulative Loan Balance

3,720

-0-

Ending Cash Balance

$ 5,000

$ 7,600

September

October

November

December

Sales

$6,000

$10,000

$16,000

$12,000

Credit sales (80%)

4,800

8,000

12,800

9,600

Cash sales (20%)

1,200

2,000

3,200

2,400

Collections in month after sales (40%)

3,200

5,120

Collections two months after sales (60%)

2,880

4,800

Total cash receipts

$9,280

$12,320