Westex Products is a wholeasale distributor of industrial cleaning products. When the treasurer of
Westex Products approached the company's bank late in the current year seeking short-term financing,
he was told that money was very tight and that any borrowing over the next year would have to be
supported by a detailed statement of cash collections and disbursements. The treasurer also was told that it
would be very helpful to the bank if borrowers would indicate the quarters in which they would be needing
funds, as well as the amounts that would be needed, and the quarters in which repayments could be made.
Because the treasurer is unsure as to the particular quarters in which bank financing will be needed,
he has assembled the following information to assist in preparing a detailed cash budget: