Capes Corporation is a wholesaler of industrial goods. Data regarding the store's operations follow Sales are budgeted at $440,000 for November, $450,000 for December, and $430,000 for January Collections are expected to be 45% in the month of sale and 55% in the month following the sale. The cost of goods sold is 80% of sales. . The company desires an ending merchandise inventory equal to 25% of the cost of goods sold in the following month. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase. The November beginning balance in the accounts receivable account is $79,000. The November beginning balance in the accounts payable account is $266,000. Required: a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December Merchandise Purchases Budget November December Cost of goods sold Total needs Required purchases