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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget

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Question

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparation of the master budget for the first quarter: a. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company's general ledger showed the following account balances: Credits Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Buildings and equipment (net) Accounts payable Capital shares Retained earnings Debits $ 46,000 232,000 57,000 375,000 $ 96,000 505,000 109,000 $710,000 $710,000 b. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows: December (actual) January February March April $290,000 380,000 530,000 230,000 190,000 C. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales. d. The company's gross margin is 40% of sales. e. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $29,000 per month; advertising, $70,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; depreciation, $14,000 per month; other expenses, 3% of sales. f. At the end of each month, inventory is to be on hand equal to 25% of the following month's sales needs, stated at cost. g. One-half of a month's inventory purchases are paid for in the month of purchase; the other half are paid for in the following month. h. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $6,400 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $75,000. i. During January, the company will declare and pay $43,000 in cash dividends. j. The company must maintain a minimum cash balance of $32,000. An open line of credit is available at a local bank for any borrowing that may be needed during the quarter. All borrowing is done at the beginning of a month, and all repayments are made at the end of a month. Borrowings and repayments of principal must be in multiples of $1,000. Interest is paid only at the time of payment of principal. The annual interest rate is 12%. (Figure interest on whole months, e.g., 1/12, 2/12.)

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

Part 1 --- Schedule of Expected Cash Collection

Schedule of Expected Cash Collections

January

February

March

Quarter

Cash sales (A)

$76,000

$106,000

$46,000

$228,000

Collection from Sales on account (credit sales I.e. 80% of total sales of a month are collected in the month of following sales)

$232,000

(Dec Sales 290,000*80% collected in Jan)

(given in B/S)

$304,000

(Jan Sales 380,000*80% collected in Feb)

$424,000

(Feb Sales 530,000*80% collected in March)

$960,000

Total Cash collection

$308,000

$410,000

$470,000

$1,188,000

Part 2(a) --- Inventory Purchase Budget

Inventory Purchase Budget

January

February

March

Quarter

April

Budgeted Cost of Goods Sold (Expected Sales * 60%) (Refer Note 1)

$228,000

(380,000*60%)

$318,000

(530,000*60%)

$138,000

(230,000*80%)

$114,000

(190,000*60%)

Plus: Desired Ending inventory (25% of next month’s sales needs, at cost i.e. COGS)

$79,500

$34,500

$28,500

(April 114,000*25%)

Total Needs

$307,500

$352,500

$166,500

Less: Expected Beginning Inventory (Ending Inventory of Last quarter)

$57,000

$79,500

$34,500

Budgeted Purchases

$250,500

$273,000

$132,000

$655,500

Note 1 – Gross Margin Ratio is given 40%, It means Cost of Goods Sold is 60% of Sales.

Part 2(b) --- Schedule of cash disbursements for purchases

Schedule of Cash Disbursements for Purchases

January

February

March

Quarter

December Purchases

$96,000

January Purchases

$125,250

$125,250

February Purchases

$136,500

$136,500

March Purchases

$66,000

Total cash disbursements for purchases

$221,250

$261,750

$202,500

$685,500

Part 3 – Schedule of Cash disbursements for expenses

Schedule of Cash disbursements for expenses

January

February

March

Quarter

Salaries and Wages

$29,000

$29,000

$29,000

$87,000

Advertising

$70,000

$70,000

$70,000

$210,000

Shipping (5% of Sales)

$19,000

$26,500

$11,500

$57,000

Other expenses (3% of sales)

$11,400

$15,900

$6,900

$34,200

Total cash disbursements for operating expenses

$129,400

$141,400

$117,400

$388,200

Note – Depreciation is a non cash item. It does not involve any cash flow. Hence it is not considered in cash disbursements for expenses budget.

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Schedule of Expected Cash Collections

January

February

March

Quarter

Cash sales (A)

$76,000

$106,000

$46,000

$228,000

Collection from Sales on account (credit sales I.e. 80% of total sales of a month are collected in the month of following sales)

$232,000

(Dec Sales 290,000*80% collected in Jan)

(given in B/S)

$304,000

(Jan Sales 380,000*80% collected in Feb)

$424,000

(Feb Sales 530,000*80% collected in March)

$960,000

Total Cash collection

$308,000

$410,000

$470,000

$1,188,000

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