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Pediatric Partners has forecasted billed charges for the first
six months of the year as shown in the table below. Based on
historic collection patterns, Pediatric Partners expects to collect
charges as follows: 5 percent within 30 days, 85 percent within 60
days, and 5 percent within 90 days. The remaining 5 percent is
expected to be uncollectible. What should be budgeted for cash
collections in each of the months January through June?
Month | Billed Charges | Cash Collection |
Jan | $99,000 | ? |
Feb | $99,000 | ? |
March | $99,000 | ? |
April | $105,000 | ? |
May | $105,000 | ? |
June | $105,000 | ? |
Month |
Bill charges |
Cash collections |
Jan |
$99000 |
=99000*5%=4950 |
Feb |
$99000 |
=(99000*85%)+(4950) =84150+4950=89100 |
Mar |
$99000 |
4950+84150+4950=94050 |
Apr |
$105000 |
=(105000*5%)+84150+4950= 5250+84150+4950=94350 |
May |
$105000 |
=5250+(105000*85%)+4950 =5250+89250+4950=99450 |
Jun |
$105000 |
=5250+89250+5250=99750 |
TOTAL |
481650 |