Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 15

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
The following information pertains to the January operating budget for Canberra Corporation.
∙ Budgeted sales for January $100 000 and for February $200 000.
∙ Collections for sales are 70% in the month of sale and 30% the next month.
∙ Gross margin is 30% of sales.
∙ Administrative costs are $10 000 each month.
∙ Beginning accounts receivable is $20 000.
∙ Beginning inventory is $14 000.
∙ Beginning accounts payable is $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) .
-For January,budgeted cash payments for purchases are:

• A)$70 000.
• B)$14 000.
• C)$60 000.
• D)None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed in the business within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

Investment

The allocation of resources, such as time, money, or effort, in expectation of future benefits or returns.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used, but not yet paid for.

Payables

Amounts owed by a company to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.