The expected cash balance at January 1, 2016, is $62,000. Brewster wants to maintain a cash balance at the end of each month of at least $60,000. Short-term borrowings at 1% interest per month will be used to accomplish this, if necessary. Borrowings (in multiples of $1,000) will be made at the beginning of the month in which they are needed, with interest for that month paid at the end of the month. Prepare a cash budget for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Greenbloom garden centers is a small, privately held corporation that has two stores in orlando, florida. the greenbloom family owns 100 percent of the company's stock, and family members manage the operations. sales at the company's stores have been growing rapidly, and there appears to be a market for the company's sales concept – providing bulk garden equipment and supplies at low prices. the controller prepares the company's financial statements, which are not audited. the company has no debt but is considering expanding to other cities in florida. such expansion may require long-term borrowings and is likely to reduce the family's day-to-day control of the operations. the family does not intend to sell stock in the company. required: discuss at least three factors that may make an audit necessary and potentially valuable for the company. be sure to consider the concept of information risk.