Trail Industries is preparing its cash budget for the third quarter of the curre

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Trail Industries is preparing its cash budget for the third quarter of the current year. Sales for the third quarter are budgeted at $870,000 ($290,000 per month). Sales are 80% cash, with the remaining 20% on credit which is collected in the month following the month of sale. On June 30, the cash balance is $48,000, and the Accounts Receivable (all related to June sales) balance is $51,000. Operating expenses for the quarter are budgeted at $464,000, which includes $18,000 of depreciation. Cash expenses are paid in the month incurred. Cash purchases for merchandise inventory are budgeted at $392,000 for the quarter. What is the projected cash balance at the end of the third quarter?

Explanation / Answer

Projected cash balance=$73,000

Cash balance $            48,000 Sales (870000+51000-58000) $          863,000 Operating Expenses (464000-18000) $       (446,000) Purchases $       (392,000) Cash balance Ending $            73,000

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