A3+ Has Prepared Its 3rd Quarter Budget and Provided the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

A3+ has prepared its 3rd quarter budget and provided the following data: $\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|} \hline&{\text { Jul }} &{\text { Aug }} &{\text { Sep }} \\\hline \text { Cash collections } & \$ 50,000 & \$ 40,000 & \$ 48,000 \\\hline \text { Cash payments: } & & & \\\hline \text { Purchases of inventory } & 31,000 & 22,000 & 18,000 \\\hline \text { Operating expenses } & 12,000 & 9,000 & 11,600 \\\hline \text { Capital expenditures } & 13,000 & 25,000 & 0\\\hline\end{array}$ The cash balance on June 30 is projected to be $4,000. The company has to maintain a minimum cash balance of $5,000 and is authorized to borrow at the end of each month to make up any shortfalls. It may borrow in increments of $5,000 and has to pay interest every month at an annual rate of 5%. All financing transactions are assumed to take place at the end of the month. The loan balance should be repaid in increments of $5,000 whenever there is surplus cash.
- Calculate the final projected cash balance at the end of September.

• A) $6,000
• B) $5,254
• C) $6,133
• D) $7,200

Recognize the regulatory and informational aspects of mutual funds, including prospectuses, tax reporting, and performance metrics.

Distinguish between mutual funds based on their investment strategies, such as growth, sector, or high-yield bond funds.

Appreciate the role of fund managers and the significance of different investment options within mutual funds.

Understand the different strategies of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their implications.

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