Caprice Corporation is a wholesaler of industrial goods. Data regarding the store's operations follow:

Sales are budgeted at $350,000 for November, $320,000 for December, and $300,000 for January.

Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale, 16% in the month following the sale, and 4% uncollectible.

The cost of goods sold is 70% of sales.

The company desires an ending merchandise inventory equal to 60% 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 $78,000.

The November beginning balance in the accounts payable account is $254,000.

a. Prepare a Schedule of Expected Cash Collections for November and December. b. Prepare a Merchandise Purchases Budget for November and December.