Q14 (a) Jessica Donoghue has recently completed her Leaving Certificate and has accepted a place studying Economics at third level. She has €300 in opening cash on 1 October. She has provided the following information:
ґJessica plans to spend €250 a month on groceries and food. ґ●Bills for electricity will amount to €25 in October, €60 in November and €75 in December. ґJessica’s mobile phone contract costs €30 per month.
ґJessica plans to spend €90 a month on entertainment. She will spend an additional €100 in December for Christmas.
Using the information provided, complete Jessica’s budget. Jessica’s total income and fixed expenditure has been completed for you.
Jessica’s Budget Planned Income Jessica, wages SUSI grant
Monthly allowance Total Income (A)
Planned Expenditure Fixed Expenditure Rent
Subtotal
Irregular Expenditure Groceries and food Electricity Mobile phone Subtotal Discretionary Expenditure Entertainment Subtotal Total Expenditure (B) Net Cash (A−B) Opening Cash Closing Cash
(b) Do you think Jessica is in a good financial position or not? Give one reason.