JC Sdn. Bhd. is a growing electronics retailer, is preparing its financial strategy for the upcoming quarter. The finance manager aims to create a cash budget to ensure adequate operational liquidity and identify any potential funding needs. You are presented with the following information and tasks: Notes: 1. The beginning cash balance for January 2026 is $20,000. 2. Cash inflows: ·  Sales revenue: 60% cash sales, 40% credit sales (credit sales collected in the following month) v January: $60,000 total sales v February: $70,000 total sales v March: $80,000 total sales ·  Interest received on investments: $1,000 per month 3. Cash outflows: ·  Purchase of inventory (50% paid in the month of purchase, 50% in the following month): v January: $40,000 v February: $45,000 v March: $50,000 ·  Rent: $5,000 per month, which would be paid in the same month it is incurred. ·  Salaries would be increased by 5% each month, starting at $10,000 in January, and are paid in the same month they are incurred. ·  Equipment purchases amounted to $25,000 and would be paid in February. ·  Loan repayment amounted to $10,000, which would be paid in March. REQUIRED: a) Illustrate the monthly cash budget for January to March 2026. (15 marks) b) Interpret the cash-flow situation of JC Sdn. Bhd. for the next quarter based on the cash budget prepared in part (a) above, and illustrate one measure that could support a better cash position. (5 marks) (Total: 20 marks)论述题