Capes Corporation is a wholesaler of industrial goods. Data regarding the store's operations follow: • Sales are budgeted at $410,000 for November, $420,000 for December, and $400,000 for January. • Collections are expected to be 65% in the month of sale and 35% in the month following the sale. • The cost of goods sold is 60% of sales. • The company desires an ending merchandise inventory equal to 45% of the cost of goods sold in the following month. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase. • The November beginning balance in the accounts receivable account is $76,000. • The November beginning balance in the accounts payable account is $263,000. Required: a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December. b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December. November December Sales Schedule of Expected Cash Collections Accounts receivable November sales December sales Total cash collections 0 $ Required A Required B >
Master Budget
A master budget can be defined as an estimation of the revenue earned or expenses incurred over a specified period of time in the future and it is generally prepared on a periodic basis which can be either monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually. It helps a business, an organization, or even an individual to manage the money effectively. A budget also helps in monitoring the performance of the people in the organization and helps in better decision-making.
Sales Budget and Selling
A budget is a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in future which acts as a major contributor towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.
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