Question: Current Attempt in Progress Carla Vista Industries is preparing its cash budget for the third quarter of the current year. Sales for the third

Current Attempt in Progress Carla Vista Industries is preparing its cash budget

Current Attempt in Progress Carla Vista Industries is preparing its cash budget for the third quarter of the current year. Sales for the third quarter are budgeted at $699000 ($233000 per month). Sales are 70% cash, with the remaining 30% on credit which is collected in the month following the month of sale. On June 30, the cash balance is $39500, and the Accounts Receivable (all related to June sales) balance is $41500. Operating expenses for the quarter are budgeted at $371000, which includes $14900 of depreciation. Cash expenses are paid in the month incurred. Cash purchases for merchandise inventory are budgeted at $313100 for the quarter. To prepare for the busy fourth quarter, Carla Vista's desired cash balance on September 30 is $121500. How much financing will the company need at the end of the third quarter? $137000 $80600 $10700 $25600

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