Refer to the PrimeTime Sportswear data presented in Problem 14.21.

Data From in Problem 14.21

PrimeTime Sportswear is a custom imprinter that began operations six months ago. Sales have exceeded management’s most optimistic projections. Sales are made on account and collected as follows: 60% in the month after the sale is made and 35% in the second month after sale. Merchandise purchases and operating expenses are paid as follows:

PrimeTime Sportswear’s income statement budget for each of the next four months, newly revised to reflect the success of the firm, follows:

Cash on hand June 30 is estimated to be $75,000. Collections of June 30 accounts receivable were estimated to be $40,000 in July and $30,000 in August. Payments of June 30 accounts payable and accrued expenses in July were estimated to be $48,000.

Required:
a. Prepare a cash budget for August and September. What are the prospects for this company if its sales growth continues at a similar rate?
b. Assume now that PrimeTime Sportswear is a mature firm and that the July–September data represent a seasonal peak in business. Prepare a cash budget for October, November, and December, assuming that the income statements for November and December are the same as October’s. Explain how the cash budget would be used to support a request to a bank for a seasonal loan.

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In the month during which the merchandise is purchased or the cost is incurred In the subsequent month . . . . 70% 30%