The Following Information Relates to DFW Corporation

question 16

Essay

The following information relates to DFW Corporation:
• All sales are on account and are budgeted as follows: February, $350,000; March, $360,000; and April, $400,000. DFW collects 70% of its sales in the month of sale and 30% in the following month.
• Cost of goods sold averages 60% of sales. Purchases total 65% of the following month's sales and are paid in the month following acquisition.
• Cash operating expenses total $60,000 per month and are paid when incurred. Monthly depreciation amounts to $18,000.
• Selected amounts taken from the January 31 balance sheet were: accounts receivable, $115,000; plant and equipment (net), $107,000; and retained earnings, $85,000.
Required: (NOTE: Ignore income taxes in answering these questions).
A. Prepare a budgeted income statement that summarizes activity for the two months ended March 31, 20x1.
B. Compute the amounts that would appear on the March 31 balance sheet for accounts receivable, plant and equipment (net), and retained earnings.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Eye Muscles

The six muscles that control the movement of the eye and the eyelid, allowing for complex movements and adjustments in vision.

Ciliary Muscle Activity

The contraction and relaxation of the ciliary muscle, which helps in controlling the lens shape for focusing on objects at varying distances.

Membranous Labyrinth

A complex system of fluid-filled tubes and sacs found within the inner ear, important for hearing and balance.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull that houses the organs of hearing and balance.