PrimeTime Sportswear is a custom imprinter that began operations six months ago. Sales have exceeded management's most optimistic projections. Sales are made on account and collected as follows: 52% in the month after the sale is made and 47% in the second month after sale. Merchandise purchases and operating expenses are paid as follows: In the month during which the merchandise is purchased or the cost is incurred In the subsequent month PrimeTime Sportswear's income statement budget for each of the next four months, newly revised to reflect the success of the firm, follows: Cash on hand June 30 is estimated to be $40,270. Collections of June 30 accounts receivable were estimated to be $16,560 in July and $14,540 in August. Payments of June 30 accounts payable and accrued expenses in July were estimated to be $24,150. Required: a. 1. Prepare a cash budget for August and September. 2. What are the prospects for this company if its sales growth continues at a similar rate? b. 1. Assume now that PrimeTime Sportswear is a mature firm, and that the July to September data represent a seasonal peak in business. Prepare a cash budget for October, November, and December, assuming that the income statements for November and December are the same as October's. Prepare a cash budget for August and September. Note: Beginning cash should be indicated with a minus sign if it is a negative amount. Assume now that PrimeTime Sportswear is a mature firm, and that the July to September data represent a seasonal peak in business. Prepare a cash budget for October, November, and December, assuming that the income statements for November and December are the same as October's. Note: Beginning cash should be indicated with a minus sign if it is a negative amount. PrimeTime Sportswear is a custom imprinter that began operations six months ago. Sales have exceeded management's most optimistic projections. Sales are made on account and collected as follows: 52% in the month after the sale is made and 47% in the second month after sale. Merchandise purchases and operating expenses are paid as follows: In the month during which the merchandise is purchased or the cost is incurred In the subsequent month PrimeTime Sportswear's income statement budget for each of the next four months, newly revised to reflect the success of the firm, follows: Cash on hand June 30 is estimated to be $40,270. Collections of June 30 accounts receivable were estimated to be $16,560 in July and $14,540 in August. Payments of June 30 accounts payable and accrued expenses in July were estimated to be $24,150. Required: a. 1. Prepare a cash budget for August and September. 2. What are the prospects for this company if its sales growth continues at a similar rate? b. 1. Assume now that PrimeTime Sportswear is a mature firm, and that the July to September data represent a seasonal peak in business. Prepare a cash budget for October, November, and December, assuming that the income statements for November and December are the same as October's. Prepare a cash budget for August and September. Note: Beginning cash should be indicated with a minus sign if it is a negative amount. Assume now that PrimeTime Sportswear is a mature firm, and that the July to September data represent a seasonal peak in business. Prepare a cash budget for October, November, and December, assuming that the income statements for November and December are the same as October's. Note: Beginning cash should be indicated with a minus sign if it is a negative amount
