Varsity Supplies & Things haveindicated an industry requirement to maintain a minimum cash balance of $162,000 eachmonth. He has also noted that management is very keen on keeping the gearing ratio of thebusiness as low as possible and would therefore prefer to cushion any gaps internally usingequity financing.Based on the budget prepared, will the business be achieving this desired target? What are three (3) internal strategies that may be employed by management to improve theorganization's monthly cash flow and militate against or reduce any possible shortfall reflected in the budget prepared. Cash SalesCredit SalesCash PurchasesCredit PurchasesReceiptsBeginning balanceCash salesCollections from Creditsales:In the month of sale(55%)In the 1st monthfollowing the sale (35%)In the 2nd monthfollowing the sale (8%)Office space rentalOffice space depositSale of Motor VehiclesSale of long-term bondsInterest on long-termbondTotal CashavailableDisbursementsCash PurchasePayment for CreditPurchase:In the month ofpurchase (85%)In the month followingthe purchase (15%)Furniture purchasedFixed OperatingexpensesOther OperatingexpensesRepayment of principalInterest paid thereonWages and salariesTotaldisbursementsEnding balance$$Varsity Supplies & ThingsCash BudgetJanuary171,475 $650,00044,625400,000$171,475343,200210,00038,400450,000$ 1,231,818 $18,74344,625 $333,20057,000132,00056,000320,00035,000282,000$ 1,259,825 $(28,007) $February144,940 $700,00030,400480,000(28,007)144,940369,600227,50048,00048,00048,000150,0001,008,033 $30,400 $399,84060,000140,000132,00056,000282,0001,100,240 $(92,207) $March236,720 $800,00055,100540,000(92,207)236,720422,400245,00052,00048,00075,00055,100 $449,82072,00042,000132,00056,000986,913 $ 3,346,978282,0001,088,920 $Quarter553,1352,150,000130,1251,420,000(102,007) $553,1351,135,200682,500138,40096,00048,000225,000450,00018,743130,1251,182,860189,000182,000396,000168,000320,00035,000846,0003,448,985(102,007) Varsity Supplies & Things is a family-owned store. The business is now approaching the end ofthe year and is desirous of identifying its expected cash inflows and outflows for the first quarter ofthe new year. You are the management accountant of the entity and have been tasked to preparethe cash budget for the business for the quarter ending March 31, 2023. The following data isavailable:(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)Extracts from the sales and purchases budgets are as follows:MonthSales2022 - 2023OnAccount$480,000$600,000$650,000$700,000$800,000November 2022December 2022January 2023February 2023March 2023(x)CashSales$142,100$165,500$171,475$144,940$236,720CashPurchases$25,800$44,625$30,400$55,10055% in the month of sale35% in the first month following the sale8% in the second month following the saleThe remaining 2% is expected to be uncollectiblePurchasesOnAccount$345,000An analysis of the records shows that trade receivables (accounts receivable) are settledaccording to the following credit pattern, in accordance with the credit terms 4/30, n90:Continued.$380,000$400,000$480,000$540,000Accounts payable are settled as follows, in accordance with the credit terms 2/30, n60:85% in the month in which the inventory is purchased15% in the following monthThe management of Varsity Supplies & Things has negotiated with a tenant to sublet officespace to her beginning February 1. The rental is expected to be $576,000 per annum. Thefirst month's rent along with one month's safety deposit is expected to be collected onFebruary 1. Thereafter, monthly rental income becomes due at the beginning of eachmonth.Office Furniture & Fixtures, which is estimated to cost $350,000, will be purchased inFebruary. The manager has made arrangement with the suppliers to make a cash deposit of40% upon signing of the agreement in February. The balance will be settled in five (5) equalmonthly instalments beginning March of 2023.The management of Varsity Supplies & Things is in the process of upgrading its fleet ofmotor vehicles. During February the business expects to sell an old delivery motor van thatcost $720,000 at a loss of $45,000 to an employee. Accumulated depreciation on this motorvan at that time is expected to be $375,000. The employee will be allowed to pay a depositequal to 50% of the selling price in February; the balance will be settled in two equalamounts in March & April of 2023.(vii) Fixed operating expenses which accrue evenly throughout the year, are estimated to be$2,088,000 per annum, which include depreciation on non-current assets of $504,000 perannum and are expected to be settled monthly.(viii) Other operating expenses which accrue evenly throughout the year are expected to be$672,000 per annum and will be settled monthly.(ix)A long-term bond purchased by Varsity Supplies & Things two (2) years ago, with a facevalue of $450,000 will mature on January 15, 2023. To meet the financial obligations of thebusiness, management has decided to liquidate the investment upon maturity. On that datesemi-annual interest computed at a rate of 8%% per annum is also expected to be collectedAs part of its investing activities, the management of Varsity Supplies & Things has justconcluded an expansion project relating to the business's storage facilities. The projectrequired capital outlay of $1,600,000 and was funded by a loan from a family member, whois a silent partner in the business. $320,000 of the principal along with interest of $35,000will become due and payable on January 25, 2023.(xi)Wages and salaries are expected to be $3,384,000 per annum and will be paid monthly.(xii) The cash balance on March 31, 2023, is expected to be an overdraft of $248,000

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Cash Budget:
The budget that an organization prepares to estimate the cash receipts and payments, is…