A firm has an average collection period of 25 days. It has a policy of keeping at least $10 on hand as minimum cash balance, and has a beginning cash balance for the first quarter of $2 0. Beginning receivables for the first quarter amount to $35. Sales for the second quarters are expected to be $110 and $125. respectively, while purchases amount to 80% of next quarter's forecasted sales. The account payable period is 90 days (1 quarter).
(i) Determine whether the firm has a cash surplus or deficit for the first quarter.
(ii) Write down the beginning accounts receivable and calculate cash collections for the second quarter.