Reference no: EM132649665

Weldon Industrial Gas Corporation supplies acetylene and other compressed gases to industry. Data regarding the store's operations follow: 

1. Sales are budgeted at $360,000 for November, $380,000 for December, and $350,000 for January.
2. Collections are expected to be 75% in the month of sale, 20% in the month following the sale, and 5% uncollectible.
3. The cost of goods sold is 65% of sales.
4. The company desires an ending merchandise inventory equal to 60% of the cost of goods sold in the following month.
5. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
6. Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $21,900.
7. Monthly depreciation is $20,000.Ignore taxes.

Balance Sheet
October 31
Assets:
         
Cash                                                                                      $16,000
Accounts receivable (net of allowances for uncollectable accounts)    $74,000
Merchandise 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                 $416,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity:   $1,296,400

Required:

Question a. Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December.

Question b. Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December.

Question c. Prepare Cash Budgets for November and December.

Question d. Prepare Budgeted Income Statements for November and December.

Question e. Budgeted Balance Sheet for the end of December.