Question

Broussard Skateboard's sales are expected to increase by 20% from $7.2 million in 2018 to $8.64 million in 2019. Its assets totaled $6 million at the end of 2018.
Broussard is already at full capacity, so its assets must grow at the same rate as projected sales. At the end of 2018, 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 65%. What would be the additional funds needed? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

Spontaneous Current Liabilities = Accounts Payable + Accruals = $450,000 + $450,000 = $900,000

Net Income = Sales * After-tax Profit Margin = $8,640,000 * 0.04 = $345,600

Addition to Retained Earnings = Net Income * (1 - Payout Ratio) = $345,600 * (1 - 0.65) = $120,960

Increase in Total Assets = 20% * $6,000,000 = $1,200,000

Increase in Spontaneous Current Liabilities = 20% * $900,000 = $180,000

Additional Funds Needed = Increase in Total Assets - Increase in Spontaneous Current Liabilities - Addition to Retained Earnings

Additional Funds Needed = $1,200,000 - $180,000 - $120,960

Additional Funds Needed = $899,040