HSA 6175 Financial Management Of Health Systems Assig 014375

Hsa 6175 Financial Management Of Health Systemsassignment 5consider Th

Consider the following cash budgeting example for Buckeye Pharmaceutical Company. After referring to the information provided below, prepare a cash budget for the company for the period July to December 2010. All dollar amounts are in thousands:

  • Gross sales by month:
    • May 2010: $5,000
    • June 2010: $5,000
    • July 2010: $10,000
    • August 2010: $15,000
    • September 2010: $20,000
    • October 2010: $10,000
    • November 2010: $10,000
    • December 2010: $5,000
  • All sales are on credit with collections of 30% in the current month, 50% in the next month, and 20% in the second month after sale. Bad debt is negligible.
  • Operating expenses:
    • Wages and salaries: $750/month
    • Insurance: $250/month
    • Depreciation: $300/month
    • Other expenses: $3,000/month
    • Taxes: $500 paid in September and December
    • Payment for capital equipment in October: $1,000
  • Supplies purchases each month equal 70% of projected gross sales for the following month, paid in the month after purchase.
  • The company must maintain an ending cash balance of $3,500 each month, meeting any shortfalls through a short-term loan (interest ignored). Excess cash remains as cash, not reinvested.
  • At the start of July, the cash balance is $3,500 with no outstanding short-term loan.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents a comprehensive cash budget analysis for Buckeye Pharmaceutical Company covering the period from July to December 2010. The aim is to project inflows and outflows of cash based on sales, expenses, and other financial activities, ensuring that the firm maintains a minimum cash balance of $3,500 each month. The process involves calculating collections from credit sales, estimating operating expenses, purchases, and planning for potential shortfalls requiring short-term borrowing, all within the context of the company's financial policies and sales behavior.

To accurately forecast cash inflows, the company's credit sales pattern must be examined. Sales data indicates that sales are made on credit, with collections distributed as 30% in the current month, 50% in the following month, and 20% two months after the sale. Applying this to projected sales figures allows for detailed monthly collection estimates. For instance, July's sales of $10,000 will be collected as $3,000 in July, $5,000 in August, and $2,000 in September. Similarly, each subsequent month's sales are allocated based on these collection percentages, enabling an accurate cash inflow forecast.

Outflows primarily consist of operating expenses, which are paid during the month incurred, with the exception of supplies, which are purchased in advance and paid the following month. Supplies are calculated at 70% of the next month's gross sales. For example, supplies for August, projected at 70% of September's sales ($20,000), amount to $14,000, payable in September. Operating expenses such as wages, insurance, depreciation, and other expenses are accounted for monthly, with taxes paid biannually in September and December, and capital equipment payments scheduled for October, reflecting capital investment activities.

The process involves constructing a detailed worksheet that summarizes cash inflows, outflows, beginning cash balances, and ending cash balances each month. Maintaining a minimum cash balance of $3,500 necessitates planning for borrowing when outflows exceed inflows, and repaying short-term loans when excess cash is available. The initial cash position in July is $3,500, matching the minimum requirement, and subsequent months' cash positions are adjusted accordingly based on the cash budget calculations.

Through this cash budget, Buckeye Pharmaceutical can effectively monitor its liquidity, ensure operational continuity, and make informed financing decisions. Proper cash management helps prevent cash shortages and excess idle cash, supporting the company's financial stability and strategic goals within the healthcare industry context.

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