Question

How do I find the Beginning Cash for a Cash Budget? I have already put in the other information that I have. It is just the Beginning Cash Balance that I am having trouble figuring it out? All sales are on account. Collections are expected to be 50% in the month of sale, 30% in
the first month following the sale, and 20% in the second month following the sale. Sixty
percent (60%) of direct materials purchases are paid in cash in the month of purchase,
and the balance due is paid in the month following the purchase. All other items above
are paid in the month incurred except for selling and administrative expenses that include
$1,000 of depreciation per month.
Other data:
1. Credit sales: November 2016, $250,000; December 2016, $320,000.
2. Purchases of direct materials: December 2016, $100,000.
3. Other receipts: January—collection of December 31, 2016, notes receivable $15,000;
February—proceeds from sale of securities $6,000.
4. Other disbursements: February—payment of $6,000 cash dividend.
The company’s cash balance on January 1, 2017, is expected to be $60,000. The company
wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of $50,000.

Answer 1

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Begining cash balance is given in your question if you see second last line.

You have to use January 1, 2017 expected cash balance of $60,000 as begining balance for cash budget.