Sales for the Popson Pool Company for 1999 Are Forecasted

question 25

Essay

Sales for the Popson Pool Company for 1999 are forecasted at $7 million in the 1^st quarter, $9 million in the 2^nd quarter, $11 million in the 3^rd quarter, and $5 million in quarter 4. All sales are for credit, and Popson has a 90-day (i.e., 1 quarter) collection period such that 100% of sales are collected in the following quarter. Assume sales from the 4^th quarter of 1998 at $1 million. Calculate Popson's ending receivables balance for the 4^th quarter of 1999.

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