This is the amount of cash a business expects to have at the end of the month. The closing cash of one month will be the opening cash of the following month.
Debtor
A Debtor is someone we sell goods to on credit.
They owe us, the business, money and the debtor will pay our business later.
They are an asset. Something of monetary value. Think IT!
1. Why might we sell on credit? 2. Why might we buy on credit?
Example
Wildsurf Ltd is a company that sells surfboards on the west coast of Kerry.
Wildsurf Ltd has an opening cash of €400. They have the following planned receipts and payments for Jan–Mar:
Examination Tip
Don’t forget opening cash!
• Planned sales of €300 • Shareholders’ investment of €150 in February and €50 in March • They intend to borrow €60 in February • Planned wages of €120 per month • Planned redecoration expenses of €140 in February and March • They plan to pay bonuses to their employees. This is set to be €40 in February and March • Wildsurf plans on buying business cards in January. This will cost €30 • Phone bill is expected to be €10 in February
Know It!
‘Overheads’ is another name for expenses. This is cash out of a business.
Creditor
A Creditor is someone we, the business buys goods from on credit.
We owe them and will pay them later. They are a liability. Something that we owe.
C Net Cash (A – B) 150 200 50 400 D Opening cash 400 550 750 400