Question

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%. Use the AFN equation to forecast Broussard's additional funds needed for the coming year. Enter your answer in dollars. For example, an answer of $1.2 million should be entered as $1,200,000.
Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

Answer: $‭412,600‬

Explanation:

AFN = Increase in assets - Increase in Liabilities - Addition to Retained Earnings

Increase in Assets

= 5,000,000 *  15%

= $750,000

Increase in Liabilities

Only use Accruals and Accounts Payable

= (450,000 + 450,000) * 15%

= $135,000

Additional to Retained Earnings

= After tax Profit

= 9,200,000 * 4%

= $368,000

Addition to retained earnings = 368,000 * ( 1 - payout ratio)

= 368,000 * ( 1 - 45%)

= $202,400‬

Additional Funds Needed (AFN) = 750,000 - 135,000 - 202,400

= $‭412,600