Problem:
1. Weldon Industrial Gas Corporation supplies acetylene and other compressed gases to industry. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
- Sales are budgeted at $360,000 for November, $380,000 for December, and $350,000 for January.
- Collections are expected to be 75% in the month of sale, 20% in the month following the sale, and 5% uncollectible.
- The cost of goods sold is 65% of sales.
- The company purchases 60% of its merchandise in the month prior to the month of sale and 40% in the month of sale. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
- Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $21,900.
- Monthly depreciation is $20,000.
- Ignore taxes.
Statement of Financial Position
October 31
Assets
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Cash
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$ 16,000
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Accounts receivable
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|
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(net of allowance for uncollectible accounts)
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74,000
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Inventory
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140,400
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Property, plant and equipment
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|
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(net of $500,000 accumulated depreciation)
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1,066,000
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Total assets
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$1,296,400
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Accounts payable
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$ 240,000
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Common stock
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640,000
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Retained earnings
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416,400
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
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$1,296,400
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Required:
a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December.
b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December.
c. Prepare Cash Budgets for November and December.
d. Prepare Budgeted Income Statements for November and December.
e. Prepare a Budgeted Balance Sheet for the end of December.