Question

Boone Co.'s sales, based on past experience, are 20% cash and 80% credit. Credit sales are typically collected as follows: 40% in the month of sale, 50% in the month after the sale, and 10% in the second month following month of sale. On December 31, the accounts receivable balance is $73,500, of which $27,000 is from November sales. Total sales for January and February are budgeted to be $113,000 and $133,000, respectively. What are Boone Co.'s budgeted cash receipts for January

Answer 1

Answer:

$135,260

Explanation:

Remember to follow the cash collection history to determine the budgeted cash receipts for January.

Budgeted cash receipts for January

January Cash Sales $113,000 x 20%                     $22,600

January Credit Sales $113,000 x 80% x 40 %        $36,160

December Credit Sales ($73,500 - $27,000)       $46,500

November Credit Sales                                          $27,000

Total                                                                       $135,260

Therefore,

Boone Co.'s budgeted cash receipts for January is $135,260