The following information is available for Zetrov Company. The cash budget for March shows an ending bank loan of $19,000 and an ending cash balance of $59,700. The sales budget for March indicates sales of $138,000. Accounts receivable are expected to be 70% of the current-month sales. The merchandise purchases budget indicates that $90,800 in merchandise will be purchased on account in March. Purchases on account are paid 100% in the month following the purchase. Ending inventory for March is predicted to be 780 units at a cost of $35 each. The budgeted income statement for March shows net income of $49,800. Depreciation expense of $2,800 and $27,800 in income tax expense were used in computing net income for March. Accrued taxes will be paid in April. The balance sheet for February shows equipment of $82,200 with accumulated depreciation of $31,800, common stock of $34,000, and ending retained earnings of $9,800. There are no changes budgeted in the equipment or common stock accounts. Prepare a budgeted balance sheet for March.

Zetrov Company

Budgeted Balance Sheet for the month of March

Assets

Current assets:

Cash                                     $59,700

Accounts receivable             96,600

Inventory                                27,300   $183,600

Long-term assets:

Equipment                          $82,200

Accumulated depreciation (34,600)    $47,600

Total assets                                         $231,200

Liabilities and Equity:

Current liabilities:

Bank loan payable             $19,000

Accounts payable               90,800

Income tax payable            27,800   $137,600

Equity:

Common stock                 $34,000

Retained earnings             59,600    $93,600

Total liabilities and equity                $231,200

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Ending Bank Loan = $19,000

Ending cash balance = $59,700

Accounts receivable = $96,600 ($138,000 * 70%)

Accounts payable = $90,800

Ending inventory = $27,300 (780 * $35)

Net income = $49,800

Income tax payable = $27,800

Equipment at cost = $82,200

Accumulated depreciation, beginning $31,800

Depreciation for the month =                   2,800

Accumulated depreciation, ending =  $34,600

Retained earnings, beginning = $9,800

Net income                                  49,800

Retained earnings, ending      $59,600

answer; tech (a) is correct;