Cramer Company projects the following sales for the first three months of the year: $ 12,500 in January; $ 13,240 in February; and $ 14,600 in March. The company expects 70% of the sales to be cash and the remainder on account. Sales on account are collected 50% in the month of the sale and 50% in the following month. The Accounts Receivable account has a zero balance on January 1. Round to the nearest dollar.

Requirements

1. Prepare a schedule of cash receipts for Cramer for January, February, and March. What is the balance in Accounts Receivable on March 31?

2. Prepare a revised schedule of cash receipts if receipts from sales on account are 60% in the month of the sale, 30% in the month following the sale, and 10% in the second month following the sale. What is the balance in Accounts Receivable on March 31?