Question: The controller for Clark's Laundry Services prepared the following forecast for October. October Cash Receipts $270,000 Cash Disbursements 280,000 Beginning Cash Balance 4,000 Desired Ending Cash Balance 26,000 The forecast shortage or surplus of cash (before considering any cash borrowed or invested) in October would be. The controller for Clark's Laundry Services prepared the following forecast for October. October Cash Receipts $270,000 Cash Disbursements 280,000 Beginning Cash Balance 4,000 Desired Ending Cash Balance 26,000 The forecast shortage or surplus of cash (before considering any cash borrowed or invested) in October would be. $32,000 surplus $12,000 shortage $12,000 surplus $32,000 shortage