Company is in the process of preparing its budget for next year. Cost of goods sold has been estimated at 60 percent of sales. Merchandise purchases are to be made during the month preceding the month of the sales. Button pays 60 percent in the month of purchase and 40 percent in the month following. Wages are estimated at 20 percent of sales and are paid during the month of sale. Other operating costs amounting to 10 percent of sales are to be paid in the month following the sale.
Month Sales Revenue
December $170,000
January 250,000
February 120,000
March 200,000
April 160,000
Prepare a schedule of cash disbursements for January, February, and March.