The Shoe Company, a merchandising firm, has budgeted its activity for April according to the following information:

I. Sales at $650,000, all for cash.
II. Merchandise inventory on March 31st was $300,000.
III. Budgeted depreciation for April is $35,000.
IV. The cash balance at April 1 was $25,000.
V. Selling and administrative expenses are budgeted at $60,000 for April and are paid in cash.
VI. The planned merchandise inventory on April 30 is $270,000.
VII. The invoice cost for merchandise purchases represents 75% of the sales price. All purchases are paid for in cash.

-What are the budgeted cash disbursements for April?

Question

The Shoe Company, a merchandising firm, has budgeted its activity for April according to the following information:

I. Sales at $650,000, all for cash.
II. Merchandise inventory on March 31st was $300,000.
III. Budgeted depreciation for April is $35,000.
IV. The cash balance at April 1 was $25,000.
V. Selling and administrative expenses are budgeted at $60,000 for April and are paid in cash.
VI. The planned merchandise inventory on April 30 is $270,000.
VII. The invoice cost for merchandise purchases represents 75% of the sales price. All purchases are paid for in cash.

-What are the budgeted cash disbursements for April?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The budgeted cash disbursements for April include merchandise purchases, selling and administrative expenses, and depreciation. However, depreciation is a non-cash expense and should not be included in cash disbursements. To calculate merchandise purchases: Sales of $650,000 * 75% = $487,500. Add the desired ending inventory of $270,000 and subtract the beginning inventory of $300,000 to adjust for inventory changes, resulting in purchases of $457,500. Add the selling and administrative expenses of $60,000 for total cash disbursements of $517,500.

The Shoe Company, a Merchandising Firm, Has Budgeted Its Activity