Benjamin Corporation Began Its Operations on September 1 of the Current

question 51

Multiple Choice

Benjamin Corporation began its operations on September 1 of the current year. Budgeted sales for the first three months of business are $250,000, $300,000, and $420,000, respectively, for September, October, and November. The company expects to sell 20% of its merchandise for cash. Of sales on account, 70% are expected to be collected in the month of the sale, 25% in the month following the sale, and the remainder in the following month. Refer to the information provided for Benjamin Corporation. The cash collections from accounts receivable in October are:

• A) $270,000.
• B) $272,500.
• C) $210,000.
• D) $218,000.

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Definitions:

Net Cash

Describes the amount of cash remaining after all cash expenditures, or disbursements, are subtracted from the cash receipts during a given period.

Indirect Method

A method used in accounting to calculate cash flows from operating activities, adjusting net income by changes in non-cash accounts.

Direct Method

A technique used in cash flow statements to present cash activities directly related to operating activities.

Investing Adjustments

Adjustments made in the accounting records related to investments in securities or fixed assets to reflect their fair values as of the financial statement date.