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Question - ABC Company is a wholesaler of garments. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
Sales are budgeted at $525,000 for November, $480,000 for December, and $450,000 for January.
Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale, 16% in the month following the sale, and 4% uncollectible.
The cost of goods sold is 75% of sales.
The company purchases 70% of its merchandise in the month prior to the month of sale and 30% in the month of sale. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
The November beginning balance in the accounts receivable account is $117,000.
The November beginning balance in the accounts payable account is $381,000.
Required -
a. Make a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December.
b. Make a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December.