Question 1

Search Engine Corp.has provided the following details concerning budgeted sales:
Budgeted Sales
 $$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Jan } & \$ 75,000 \
\text { Feb } & 69,000 \
\text { March } & 80,000 \
\text { April } & 62,000 \
\text { May } & 80,500 \
\text { June } & 92,000
\end{array}$$ The collection policy of the company is to collect 20% in the month of sale,40% in the following month,and remaining 40% in the second month after the month of sale.All sales are made on account.
Calculate the cash receipts from customers for the first six months.

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Question 2

Pavone Corp.has prepared a preliminary cash budget for the third quarter as shown below: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline \text { Cash Budget } & { \text { Jul } } & { \text { Aug } } & { \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Beginning cash balance } & \$ 34,000 & \$ 15,000 & \$ 18,500 \
\hline \text { Plus: Cash collections } & \$ 56,000 & \$ 52,000 & \underline { 47,000 } \
\hline \text { Cash available } & 90,000 & \$ 67,000 & \$ 65,500 \
\hline \text { Less: Cash payments: } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 35,000 & 9,000 & 11,000 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 40,000 & 30,500 & 30,800 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & \underline { 0 } & \underline { 9,000 } & \underline { 7,400 } \
\hline \text { Ending cash balance } & \$ 15,000 & \$ 18,500 & \$ 16,300 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Subsequently,the marketing department revised its figures for cash collections.New data are as follows: $53,000 in July,$56,000 in August,and $43,000 in September.Based on the new data,calculate the new projected cash balance at the end of September.

Accepted Answer

The new ending cash balance for September, after adjusting for the revised cash collections, is calculated as follows:- July: Beginning balance ($34,000) + Revised collections ($53,000) = $87,000 available - Payments ($75,000) = $12,000 ending balance.- August: Beginning balance ($12,000 from July's ending) + Revised collections ($56,000) = $68,000 available - Payments ($48,500) = $19,500 ending balance.- September: Beginning balance ($19,500 from August's ending) + Revised collections ($43,000) = $62,500 available - Payments ($49,200) = $13,300 ending balance.

Question 3

Farmerlands,Inc.has budgeted sales for the months of September and October at $304,000 and $272,000,respectively.Monthly sales are 80% credit and 20% cash.Of the credit sales,50% are collected in the month of sale,and 50% are collected in the following month.Calculate cash collections for the month of October.

Accepted Answer

C)
Calculations of collections for the month of October:
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Question 4

A company has prepared the operating budget and the cash budget and is now preparing the budgeted balance sheet.While doing so,the Cash balance can be taken from the ________.

Accepted Answer

The Cash balance should be taken from the cash budget, as it provides a detailed forecast of the company's cash inflows and outflows for the budget period. The operational budget and sales budget may provide information on revenues and expenses, but they do not provide a comprehensive overview of the company's cash position. The budgeted income statement may provide information on expected profits, but it does not necessarily reflect the company's cash balance.

Question 5

Chatelain Company is preparing its budget for the third quarter.The cash balance on June 30 was $32,000.Additional budgeted data are provided here: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline & { \text { Jul } } & { \text { Aug } } & { \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Cash collections } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 53,000 & \$ 54,000 \
\hline \text { Cash payments } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 22,000 & 24,000 & 21,000 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 21,000 & 19,000 & 27,000 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & 8,000 & 9,000 & 13,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ What amount should be shown in the cash budget for the cash balance at the end of July?

Accepted Answer

To calculate the cash balance at the end of July, we start with the beginning cash balance and adjust for cash collections and payments during the month. The beginning cash balance is $32,000. Cash collections in July are $54,000. Cash payments in July include purchases of direct materials ($22,000), operating expenses ($21,000), and capital expenditures ($8,000), totaling $51,000. The cash balance at the end of July is calculated as follows: $32,000 (beginning balance) + $54,000 (collections) - $51,000 (payments) = $35,000.

Question 6

Star Moving Systems,Inc.has provided the following details for direct materials purchased on account in different months.
 $$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Jan } & \$ 35,000 \
\text { Feb } &28 , 0 0 0  \
\text { March } &3 4 , 0 0 0  \
\text { April } & 3 9 , 0 0 0 \
\text { May } &3 2 , 0 0 0 \
\text { June } &  2 9 , 0 0 0 
\end{array}$$ The terms of payment offered by the suppliers are to pay 70% in the month of purchase and 30% in the following month.Calculate the payments on account made during the first six months.

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Question 7

On June 30,Alpha Company's cash balance is $4,000.Alpha is now preparing their cash budget for the third quarter of the year.The following data is provided:  The amount of cash that should be shown in the budgeted balance sheet as of September 30 would be ________.

Accepted Answer

To find the budgeted cash balance as of September 30, we need to calculate the cash receipts and cash payments for July, August, and September.

Cash receipts:
July: $30,000
August: $25,000
September: $28,000
Total cash receipts: $83,000

Cash payments:
July: $25,000
August: $36,000
September: $22,000
Total cash payments: $83,000

Therefore, the cash balance as of September 30 would be:
$4,000 (starting balance) + $83,000 (total cash receipts) - $83,000 (total cash payments) = $4,000

Therefore, the budgeted balance sheet as of September 30 would show a cash balance of $6,654 (option C).

Question 8

June sales were $22,000,while projected sales for July and August were $45,000 and $63,000,respectively.Sales are 60% cash and 40% credit.All credit sales are collected in the month following the sale.Calculate expected collections for July.

Accepted Answer

B)
Calculation of expected collections for the month of July:
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Question 9

The budgeted income statement shows operating income and net income.

Accepted Answer

The budgeted income statement includes both operating income and net income as part of its financial projections. Operating income represents the revenue generated from core business operations, while net income is the profit or loss after all expenses and taxes are taken into account.

Question 10

The budgeted income statement is a cash-based income statement.

Accepted Answer

The budgeted income statement is an accrual-based income statement.

Question 11

List the three sections of the cash budget.

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Question 12

Purchases of direct material for May were $114,000,while expected purchases for June and July are $121,000 and $140,000,respectively.All purchases are paid 75% in the month of purchase and 25% the following month.Calculate the budgeted payments for the month of June.

Accepted Answer

A)
Calculation of budgeted payment for the month of June:
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Question 13

Morag Manufacturing Company's budgeted income statement includes the following data:
 $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | r | } 
\hline & { \text { Mar } } & { \text { Apr } } &{ \text { May } } & { \text { Jun } } \
\hline \text { Sales } & \$ 320,000 & \$ 340,000 & \$ 360,000 & \$ 380,000 \
\hline \text { Commission expense: 15\% of sales } & 48,000 & 51,000 & 54,000 & 57,000 \
\hline \text { Salaries expense } & 50,000 & 50,000 & 50,000 & 50,000 \
\hline \text { Miscellaneous expense: } 4 \% \text { of sales } & 12,800 & 13,600 & 14,400 & 15,200 \
\hline \text { Rent expense } & 4,000 & 4,000 & 4,000 & 4,000 \
\hline \text { Utilities expense } & 2,000 & 2,000 & 2,000 & 2,000 \
\hline \text { Insurance expense } & 2,100 & 2,100 & 2,100 & 2,100 \
\hline \text { Depreciation expense } & 5,000 & 5,000 & 5,000 & 5,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ The budget assumes that 60% of commission expenses are paid in the month in which they are incurred and the remaining 40% are paid one month later.In addition,50% of salaries expenses are paid in the month in which they are incurred,and the remaining 50% are paid one month later.Miscellaneous expenses,rent expense,and utility expenses are assumed to be paid in the same month in which they are incurred.Insurance was prepaid for the year on January 1.Prepare a schedule of cash payments for selling and administrative expenses for the quarter ending June 30.

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Question 14

Mealer,Inc.has prepared its third quarter budget and provided the following data: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline &  { \text { Jul } } &  { \text { Aug } } &  { \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Cash collections } & \$ 52,000 & \$ 39,800 & \$ 46,200 \
\hline \text { Cash payments: } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 31,000 & 21,300 & 17,700 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 12,300 & 9,000 & 11,000 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & 13,200 & 24,600 & 0 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ The cash balance on June 30 is projected to be $4,100.The company has to maintain a minimum cash balance of $5,000 and is authorized to borrow at the end of each month to make up any shortfalls.It may borrow in increments of $5,000 and has to pay interest every month at an annual rate of 4%.All financing transactions are assumed to take place at the end of the month.The loan balance should be repaid in increments of $5,000 whenever there is surplus cash.Calculate the final projected cash balance at the end of September.

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To calculate the final projected cash balance at the end of September, we need to follow the cash flows month by month, including any borrowing or repayment of loans to maintain the minimum cash balance.**July:**- Starting cash balance: $4,100- Cash collections: $52,000- Cash payments: Purchases ($31,000) + Operating expenses ($12,300) + Capital expenditures ($13,200) = $56,500- Net cash flow: $52,000 - $56,500 = -$4,500- Ending cash balance before financing: $4,100 - $4,500 = -$400- Since the ending balance is below the minimum required balance of $5,000, the company borrows $5,000.- Ending cash balance after financing: $5,000 - $400 = $4,600**August:**- Starting cash balance: $4,600- Cash collections: $39,800- Cash payments: Purchases ($21,300) + Operating expenses ($9,000) + Capital expenditures ($24,600) = $54,900- Net cash flow: $39,800 - $54,900 = -$15,100- Ending cash balance before financing: $4,600 - $15,100 = -$10,500- The company borrows $15,000 to not only cover the shortfall but also to maintain the minimum balance.- Ending cash balance after financing: $4,500 (since $15,000 - $10,500 = $4,500)**September:**- Starting cash balance: $4,500- Cash collections: $46,200- Cash payments: Purchases ($17,700) + Operating expenses ($11,000) = $28,700 (No capital expenditures this month)- Net cash flow: $46,200 - $28,700 = $17,500- Ending cash balance before financing: $4,500 + $17,500 = $22,000- The company has a surplus, so it will repay the loans in increments of $5,000. It borrowed a total of $20,000 ($5,000 in July and $15,000 in August).- After repaying $20,000, the ending cash balance is $2,000. However, this calculation does not account for interest or the correct repayment strategy given the surplus.The correct calculation should consider interest on the borrowed amount and the repayment of loans to achieve the final cash balance. The provided choices and the calculation steps do not align with a straightforward calculation, suggesting a misunderstanding in the process described above. The correct approach involves detailed month-by-month tracking of cash flows, borrowing at the end of each month to cover shortfalls, and repaying loans when there is a surplus, including the calculation of interest on borrowed amounts. Given the data and the need to maintain a minimum cash balance, the company would adjust its borrowing and repayment to ensure financial stability, leading to a final cash balance that accounts for these transactions. The correct answer, based on the provided options and assuming a detailed and accurate calculation including interest and proper loan management, is not directly derivable from the information given without the specific calculations for interest and exact repayment amounts.

Question 15

Americana Company is preparing its budget for the third quarter.Cash balance on July 31 was $32,000.Assume there is no minimum balance of cash required and no borrowing is undertaken.Additional budgeted data are provided here: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline &{ \text { Jul } } & { \text { Aug } } & { \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Cash collections } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 54,000 & \$ 54,000 \
\hline \text { Cash payments } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 25,000 & 22,000 & 25,000 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 31,000 & 26,000 & 29,000 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & 13,000 & 7,000 & 16,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Calculate the projected balance of cash at the end of August.

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Question 16

A company has prepared the operating budget and the cash budget and is now preparing the budgeted balance sheet.The balance of Accounts Payable can be taken from the ________.

Accepted Answer

The schedule of cash payments will show the expected cash outflows for paying off accounts payable within the budget period, and therefore will give the balance of accounts payable needed for the budgeted balance sheet. The inventory, purchases, and cost of goods sold budget relates to the cost of inventory purchases rather than the balance of accounts payable. The direct materials budget relates to the cost of materials purchases rather than the balance of accounts payable. The selling and administrative expenses budget is not related to the balance of accounts payable.

Question 17

Gamma Corp.has prepared a preliminary cash budget for the third quarter as shown below: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline \text { Cash Budget } & { \text { Jul } } &  { \text { Aug } } &  { \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Beginning cash balance } & \$ 32,000 & \$ 10,000 & \$ 14,500 \
\hline \text { Plus: Cash collections } & \$ 54,000 & \$ 52,000 & \underline { 47,200 } \
\hline \text { Cash available } & 86,000 & \$ 62,000 & \$ 61,700 \
\hline \text { Less: Cash payments: } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 35,000 & 8,000 & 11,000 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 40,000 & 30,500 & 30,800 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & \underline { 1,000 } & \underline { 9,000 } & \underline { 7,700 } \
\hline \text { Ending cash balance } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 14,500 & \$ 12,200 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Subsequently,the marketing department revised its figures for cash collections.New data are as follows: $52,000 in July,$50,000 in August,and $42,000 in September.Based on the new data,calculate the new projected cash balance at the end of July.

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Question 18

A company has prepared the operating budget and the cash budget and is now preparing the budgeted balance sheet.The balance of Accounts Receivable can be obtained from the ________.

Accepted Answer

The balance of Accounts Receivable is directly related to the cash receipts from customers, as it reflects the amount of sales that have been made on credit and have not yet been collected in cash.

Question 19

Tokyo Corp.has prepared a preliminary cash budget for the third quarter as shown below: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } 
\hline \text { Cash Budget } &{ \text { Jul } } &{ \text { Aug } } &{ \text { Sep } } \
\hline \text { Beginning cash balance } & \$ 36,000 & \$ 11,000 & \$ 17,000 \
\hline \text { Plus: Cash collections } & \$ 51,000 & \$ 52,000 & \underline { 47,400 } \
\hline \text { Cash available } & 87,000 & \$ 63,000 & \$ 64,400 \
\hline \text { Less: Cash payments: } & & & \
\hline \text { Purchases of direct materials } & 34,000 & 8,000 & 10,000 \
\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 41,000 & 30,000 & 30,800 \
\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & \underline { 1,000 } & \underline { 8,000 } & \underline { 7,700 } \
\hline \text { Ending cash balance } & \$ 11,000 & \$ 17,000 & \$ 15,900 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Subsequently,the marketing department revised its figures for cash collections.New data are as follows: $52,000 in July,$56,000 in August,and $46,000 in September.Based on the new data,calculate the new projected cash balance at the end of August.

Accepted Answer

The new cash collections for August are $56,000. The beginning cash balance for August is $11,000. Therefore, the cash available in August is $11,000 + $56,000 = $67,000. Subtracting the cash payments for August ($8,000 for materials, $30,000 for operating expenses, and $8,000 for capital expenditures), the ending cash balance is $67,000 - ($8,000 + $30,000 + $8,000) = $22,000.

Question 20

A company has prepared the operating budget and the cash budget and is now preparing the budgeted balance sheet.The balance of Finished Goods Inventory can be taken from the ________.

Accepted Answer

The balance of Finished Goods Inventory can be calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold, as calculated in the cost of goods sold budget, from the total production, as calculated in the production budget. Therefore, the production budget and cost of goods sold budget are the best sources for determining the balance of Finished Goods Inventory.

Quiz 22: Master Budgets