The treasurer of Simmons Corporation, a newly formed software company is trying to ascertain Simmons cash flows for the next three months. Expected sales are: January $200 February $220 March $300 Expected Sales 50% of sales are made for cash. Simmons expects to receive 25% in the month following the sale and 20% in the second month following the sale. The remaining 5% are expected to be un-collectible. Gross margin is 20%, and purchases are made one month prior to sale. Purchases are paid one month after received.

The treasurer of Simmons Corporation, a newly formed software company is trying to ascertain Simmons cash flows for the next three months. Expected sales are: January $200 February $220 March $300 Expected Sales 50% of sales are made for cash. Simmons expects to receive 25% in the month following the sale and 20% in the second month following the sale. The remaining 5% are expected to be un-collectible. Gross margin is 20%, and purchases are made one month prior to sale. Purchases are paid one month after received.

Managerial Accounting

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Author:Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Publisher:Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Chapter8: Budgeting

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18E

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