Erin's Purchases from Suppliers in a Quarter Are Equal to 67

question 63

Multiple Choice

Erin's purchases from suppliers in a quarter are equal to 67 percent of the next quarter's forecast sales. The payables period is 60 days. Wages, taxes, and other expenses are 30 percent of sales, and interest and dividends are $90 per quarter. No capital expenditures are planned. Projected quarterly sales are: Sales for the first quarter of the following year are projected at $1,510. What is the amount of the firm's total cash outlay for the third quarter?

• A) $1,990
• B) $1,420
• C) $1,480
• D) $1,530
• E) $1,550

Recognize the purpose and necessity of adjusting entries in the preparation of financial statements.

Identify indicators that signify the completion and balance of an end-of-period spreadsheet.

Understand the relationship between the end-of-period spreadsheet and financial statement preparation steps.

Practice distinguishing account types and where they are reported on financial statements.

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