Question

Broussard Skateboard's sales are expected to increase by 25% from $8.6 million in 2019 to $10.75 million in 2020. Its assets totaled $2 million at the end of 2019. Broussard is already at full capacity, so its assets must grow at the same rate as projected sales. At the end of 2019, current liabilities were $1.4 million, consisting of $450,000 of accounts payable, $500,000 of notes payable, and $450,000 of accruals. The after-tax profit margin is forecasted to be 4%, and the forecasted payout ratio is 45%.
Required:
Use the AFN equation to forecast Broussard's additional funds needed for the coming year.

Answer 1

Answer:

$236,500

Explanation:

Using the AFN equation to forecast Broussard's additional funds

Sales expected in 2019 2,150,000

( 8,600,000* .25)

After-tax profit margin 430,000

(10,750,000*4%)

Dividend payments 193,500

[$430,000 * 45%]

Addition to retained earnings $236,500

[$430,000 - $193,500]

Therefore forecast Broussard's additional funds needed for the coming year will be $236,500