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CAPE Accounting Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(iv)

RG Wholesalers is preparing cash flow forecasts for July, August, and September to support a bank loan negotiation. Details are provided regarding current balances, credit sales, collection patterns, cost of goods sold percentage, and operating expenses.

Prepare a cash budget for each of the three months (July, August, and September).

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  1. 3(a)(i)Prepare a schedule of cash collections on accounts receivable for July, August, and September.[3 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Prepare a schedule to estimate merchandise purchased for July, August, and September.[5 marks]
  3. 3(a)(iii)Prepare a schedule of estimated cash payments for accounts payable (merchandise purchases) and operating expenses for July, August, and September.[4 marks]
  4. 3(a)(v)On the basis of the cash budget, discuss whether it is likely that RG Wholesalers will be able to repay the…[1 mark]
  5. 3(b)(i)Compute the Net Present Value of the three pieces of equipment.[12 marks]
  6. 3(b)(ii)Based on your calculations in part (i), state which is the most attractive opportunity for RG Wholesalers.[1 mark]

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