Chapter A, Problem 40P

Mirror Image Distribution Company expects its September sales to be 20% higher than its August sales of $163,000. Purchases were $113,000 in August and are expected to be $133,000 in September. All sales are on credit and are expected to be collected as follows: 40% in the month of the sale and 60% in the following month. Purchases are paid 20% in the month of purchase and 80% in the following month. The cash balance on September 1 is $23,000. The ending cash balance on September 30 is estimated to be:

Balance sheet information is useful for all of the following except:a) evaluating a company's financial flexibilityb) evaluating a company's liquidityc) assesing a company's riskd) determining free cash flows

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