Dilbert Farm Supply is located in a small town in the rural west. Data regarding the store’s
operations follow:
o Sales are budgeted at $260,000 for November, $230,000 for December, and $210,000 for
January.
o Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale, 19% in the month following the
sale, and 1% uncollectible.
o The cost of goods sold is 65% of sales.
o The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory at the end of each month
equal to 60% of the next month’s cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the
month following the purchase.
o Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $20,300.
o Monthly depreciation is $20,000.
o Ignore taxes.
Property, plant and equipment, net of $574,000 accumulated depreciation