The Following Information Pertains to the October Operating Budget for Flockhart

question 108

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to the October operating budget for Flockhart Corporation.
∙ Budgeted sales for October $100,000 and November $200,000.
∙ Collections for sales are 60% in the month of sale and 40% the next month.
∙ Gross margin is 30% of sales.
∙ Administrative costs are $10,000 each month.
∙ Beginning accounts receivable (October 1) $20,000.
∙ Beginning inventory (October 1) $14,000.
∙ Beginning accounts payable (October 1) $60,000. (All from inventory purchases.)
∙ Purchases are paid in full the following month.
∙ Desired ending inventory is 20% of next month's cost of goods sold (COGS) .
∙ No loans are outstanding on October 1
-For October,budgeted cash payments for purchases are:

• A)$14,000.
• B)$60,000.
• C)$70,000.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Excess Annual Amortization

The amount by which the yearly amortization expense exceeds the norm or expected rate, often resulting from an aggressive write-down of intangible assets.

Accrual-based Net Income

Net income calculated using the accrual method of accounting, recognizing revenues when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Excess Annual Amortization

Excess annual amortization refers to the amount of amortization expense that exceeds the expected or standard amount within a given year, often related to intangible assets.

Intra-entity Gain

The profit recognized from transactions occurring within the same legal entity or between affiliated entities under common control, often requiring elimination for consolidation purposes.