Fultz Corporation is projecting a cash balance of $31,000 in its December 31, 2010, balance sheet. Fultzs

Question:

Fultz Corporation is projecting a cash balance of $31,000 in its December 31, 2010, balance sheet. Fultz’s schedule of expected collections from customers for the first quarter of 2011 shows total collections of $180,000. The schedule of expected payments for direct materials for the first quarter of 2011 shows total payments of $41,000. Other information gathered for the first quarter of 2011 is: sale of equipment $3,500; direct labor $70,000, manufacturing overhead $35,000, selling and administrative expenses $45,000; and purchase of securities $12,000. Fultz wants to maintain a balance of at least $25,000 cash at the end of each quarter.

Instructions

Prepare a cash budget for the first quarter.

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