Capid Corporation Is a Wholesaler of Industrial Goods $\bullet$ Sales Are Budgeted at $360,000 for November, $330,000 for December

Capid Corporation is a wholesaler of industrial goods. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
$\bullet$ Sales are budgeted at $360,000 for November, $330,000 for December, and $320,000 for January.
$\bullet$ Collections are expected to be 60% in the month of sale, 36% in the month following the sale, and 4% uncollectible.
$\bullet$ The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales.
$\bullet$ The company purchases 40% of its merchandise in the month prior to the month of sale and 60% in the month of sale. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
$\bullet$ The November beginning balance in the accounts receivable account is $77,000.
$\bullet$ The November beginning balance in the accounts payable account is $271,000.
Required:
a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December.
b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December.