Which of the following would not be used in preparing a cash budget for October?

A) Beginning cash balance on October 1.
B) Budgeted sales and collections for October.
C) Estimated depreciation expense for October.
D) Budgeted salaries expense for October.
E) Budgeted capital equipment purchases for October.

Beginning Cash Balance

The amount of cash available at the start of a given period, often used as a reference point for cash flow analysis.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value as the asset is used.

Capital Equipment Purchases

Capital equipment purchases involve the acquisition of physical assets like machinery, vehicles, or equipment used in the production process or in the administration of a business.