Marsha Inc. has the following budgeted data for the coming year:

Cash balance, beginning	$ 15,700
Collections from customers	145,700
Direct materials purchases	25,700
Expenses:
Operating expenses	51,400
Payroll	75,700
Income taxes	6,000
Other:
Machinery purchases	30,700

Operating expenses include $20,700 depreciation for buildings and equipment. All purchases of materials are paid for in the period of purchase. The company requires a minimum cash balance of $25,000.

Compute the amount the company needs to finance or the excess cash available for Marsha to invest. (Cash shortage should be indicated with a minus sign.)

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