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.