Gerry Jacobs, a Financial Analyst for Best Value Supermarkets, Has

question 164

Essay

Gerry Jacobs, a financial analyst for Best Value Supermarkets, has prepared the following sales and cash disbursement estimates for the period August through December of the current year. Ninety percent of sales are for cash, the remaining 10 percent are collected one month later. All disbursements are on a cash basis. The firm wishes to maintain a minimum cash balance of $50. The beginning cash balance in September is $25. Prepare a cash budget for the months of October, November, and December, noting any needed financing or excess cash available.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, offering predictability in budgeting.

Operating Leverage

A measure of the relative mix of a business’s variable costs and fixed costs, computed as contribution margin divided by operating income.

Highly Automated Industries

Sectors that rely extensively on automation and machinery to produce goods or deliver services with minimal human intervention.