Thunderbolt Corporation Is in the Process of Preparing Its Budget

Essay

Thunderbolt Corporation is in the process of preparing its budget for next year. Cost of goods sold has been estimated at 60 percent of sales. Merchandise purchases are to be made during the month preceding the month of the sales. Thunderbolt pays 60 percent in the month of purchase, and 40 percent in the month following. Wages are estimated at 20 percent of sales and are paid during the month of sale. Other operating costs amounting to 10 percent of sales are to be paid in the month following the sale. The accounts payable balance on June 30 was $48,000. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Month } & \text { Sales } \\\text { June } & \$ 170,000 \\\text { July } & 200,000 \\\text { August } & 120,000 \\\text { September } & 150,000 \\\text { October } & 160,000 \\\text { November } & 100,000\end{array}$$
Required:
Prepare a schedule of cash disbursements for July, August, and September.