In: Accounting
Below is the abbreviated cash budget for DEF Pty Ltd.
| Beginning Cash Balance | ||
| Estimated Cash Receipts | 34,000 | |
| Cash Available | 39,000 | |
| Estimated Cash Payments | ||
| Purchases | ||
| Operating Expenses | 13,000 | |
| Payment of Dividend | 10,000 | |
| Total Estimated Cash Payments | ||
| Ending Cash Balance | -4,000 |
(a) Calculate the amount of Beginning Cash Balance, Purchases, and Total Estimated Cash Payments.
(b) What action if any should DEF Pty Ltd take as a result of preparing this budget? Briefly justify your answer.