Question - Aaron Corporation is projecting a cash balance of $30,000 in its December 31, 2013, balance sheet. Aaron's schedule of expected collections from customers for the first quarter of 2014 shows total collections of $180,000. The schedule of expected payments for direct materials for the first quarter of 2014 shows total payments of $41,000. Other information gathered for the first quarter of 2014 is sale of equipment $3,000; direct labor $70,000, manufacturing overhead $35,000, selling and administrative expenses $45,000; and purchase of securities $14,000. Aaron wants to maintain a balance of at least $25,000 cash at the end of each quarter.
Instructions - Prepare a cash budget for the first quarter.