Carver Lumber sells lumber and general building supplies to building contractors in a medium-sized town in Montana. Data regarding the store's operations follow:
Sales are budgeted at $357,000 for November, $327,000 for December, and $307,000 for January.
Collections are expected to be 80% in the month of sale and 20% in the month following the sale.
The cost of goods sold is 70% of sales.
The company desires to have an ending merchandise inventory equal to 70% of the following month's cost of goods sold. Payment for merchandise is made in the month following the purchase.
Other monthly expenses to be paid in cash are $25,400.
Monthly depreciation is $17,400.
Ignore taxes.
Balance Sheet
October 31
Assets
Cash $ 21,100
Accounts receivable 78,400
Inventory 174,930
Property, plant and equipment, net of $505,500 accumulated depreciation 1,009,000
Total assets $ 1,283,430
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable $ 275,500
Common stock 787,000
Retained earnings 220,930
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,283,430
The net income for December would be:_______.

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Answer:

$55,300

Explanation:

Calculation to determine what The net income for December would be:

NET INCOME FOR DECEMBER

Revenue $327,000

Less cost of goods sold ($228,900)

(70%*$327,000)

Gross profit $98,100

($327,000-$228,900)

Less Depreciation ($17,400)

Less Operating expenses ($25,400)

Net Income $55,300

Therefore The net income for December would be:55,300

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