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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

51,000

Accounts receivable

208,800

Inventory

59,400

Buildings and equipment (net)

361,000

Accounts payable $

88,425

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

91,775

$

680,200

$

680,200

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

261,000

January $

396,000

February $

593,000

March $

307,000

April $

204,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $26,000 per month: advertising, $66,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $43,860 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $2,100 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $75,500.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter: As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances: Cash $ 48,000 Accounts receivable 224,000 Inventory 60,000 Buildings and equipment (net) 370,000 Accounts payable $ 93,000 Common stock 500,000 Retained earnings 109,000 $ 702,000 $ 702,000 Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows: December(actual) $ 280,000 January $ 400,000 February $ 600,000 March $ 300,000 April $ 200,000 Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.) Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $27,000 per month: advertising, $70,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $42,000 for the quarter. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $1,700 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $84,500. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter. Required: Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter: 1. Schedule of expected cash collections: 2-a. Merchandise purchases budget: 2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases: 3. Cash budget: 4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31. 5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.  

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

62,000

Accounts receivable

217,600

Inventory

61,050

Buildings and equipment (net)

372,000

Accounts payable $

91,725

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

120,925

$

712,650

$

712,650

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

272,000

January $

407,000

February $

604,000

March $

319,000

April $

215,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $37,000 per month: advertising, $59,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $45,620 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $3,200 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $81,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

50,000

Accounts receivable

208,000

Inventory

59,250

Buildings and equipment (net)

360,000

Accounts payable $

88,125

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

89,125

$

677,250

$

677,250

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

260,000

January $

395,000

February $

592,000

March $

306,000

April $

203,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $25,000 per month: advertising, $65,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $43,700 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $2,000 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $75,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

58,000

Accounts receivable

214,400

Inventory

60,450

Buildings and equipment (net)

368,000

Accounts payable $

90,525

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

110,325

$

700,850

$

700,850

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

268,000

January $

403,000

February $

600,000

March $

315,000

April $

211,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $33,000 per month: advertising, $63,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $44,980 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $2,800 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $79,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

41,000

Accounts receivable

200,800

Inventory

57,900

Buildings and equipment (net)

351,000

Accounts payable $

85,425

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

65,275

$

650,700

$

650,700

Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

251,000

January $

386,000

February $

583,000

March $

297,000

April $

194,000

Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $16,000 per month: advertising, $56,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $42,260 for the quarter.

Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $1,100 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $70,500.

During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

50,000

Accounts receivable

208,000

Inventory

59,250

Buildings and equipment (net)

360,000

Accounts payable $

88,125

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

89,125

$

677,250

$

677,250

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

260,000

January $

395,000

February $

592,000

March $

306,000

April $

203,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $25,000 per month: advertising, $65,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $43,700 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $2,000 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $75,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $ 48,000
Accounts receivable 224,000
Inventory 60,000
Buildings and equipment (net) 370,000
Accounts payable $ 93,000
Common stock 500,000
Retained earnings 109,000
$ 702,000 $ 702,000
  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $ 280,000
January $ 400,000
February $ 600,000
March $ 300,000
April $ 200,000
  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $27,000 per month: advertising, $70,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $42,000 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $1,700 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $84,500.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

46,000

Accounts receivable

204,800

Inventory

58,650

Buildings and equipment (net)

356,000

Accounts payable $

86,925

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

78,525

$

665,450

$

665,450

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

256,000

January $

391,000

February $

588,000

March $

302,000

April $

199,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $21,000 per month: advertising, $61,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $43,060 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $1,600 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $73,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The...

Hillyard Company, an office supplies specialty store, prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter:

  1. As of December 31 (the end of the prior quarter), the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances:

Cash $

40,000

Accounts receivable

200,000

Inventory

57,750

Buildings and equipment (net)

350,000

Accounts payable $

85,125

Common stock

500,000

Retained earnings

62,625

$

647,750

$

647,750

  1. Actual sales for December and budgeted sales for the next four months are as follows:

December(actual) $

250,000

January $

385,000

February $

582,000

March $

296,000

April $

193,000

  1. Sales are 20% for cash and 80% on credit. All payments on credit sales are collected in the month following sale. The accounts receivable at December 31 are a result of December credit sales.

  2. The company’s gross margin is 40% of sales. (In other words, cost of goods sold is 60% of sales.)

  3. Monthly expenses are budgeted as follows: salaries and wages, $15,000 per month: advertising, $55,000 per month; shipping, 5% of sales; other expenses, 3% of sales. Depreciation, including depreciation on new assets acquired during the quarter, will be $42,100 for the quarter.

  4. Each month’s ending inventory should equal 25% of the following month’s cost of goods sold.

  5. One-half of a month’s inventory purchases is paid for in the month of purchase; the other half is paid in the following month.

  6. During February, the company will purchase a new copy machine for $1,000 cash. During March, other equipment will be purchased for cash at a cost of $70,000.

  7. During January, the company will declare and pay $45,000 in cash dividends.

  8. Management wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $30,000. The company has an agreement with a local bank that allows the company to borrow in increments of $1,000 at the beginning of each month. The interest rate on these loans is 1% per month and for simplicity we will assume that interest is not compounded. The company would, as far as it is able, repay the loan plus accumulated interest at the end of the quarter.

Required:

Using the data above, complete the following statements and schedules for the first quarter:

1. Schedule of expected cash collections:

2-a. Merchandise purchases budget:

2-b. Schedule of expected cash disbursements for merchandise purchases:

3. Cash budget:

4. Prepare an absorption costing income statement for the quarter ending March 31.

5. Prepare a balance sheet as of March 31.

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