Question

Cash receipts for January are expected to total $171,000. Cash disbursements for January are expected to be $158,000. The company's minimum desired cash balance is $10,000. It started the period with $35,000. What is the expected cash balance at the end of January

Answer 1

Expected cash balance = $48000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Cash receipts = 171000

Cash disbursements = 158000

Starting period = 35000

Minimum desired cash balance = 10000

From the above,

Cash available = Cash receipts + starting period

= 171000 + 35000

= 206000

Therefore,

Cash balance at the month end

= Cash available - Cash disbursements (payments)

= 206000 - 158000

= $48000