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 themonth 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

 

 

Cash

$ 16,000

Accounts receivable

 

(net of allowance for uncollectible accounts)

74,000

Inventory

140,400

Property, plant and equipment

 

(net of $500,000 accumulated depreciation)

1,066,000

Total assets

$1,296,400

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

Accounts payable

$ 240,000

Common stock

640,000

Retained earnings

416,400

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$1,296,400

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.