The following data pertain to XYZ Company. Net income is assumed to be 8% of sales and the dividend payout ratio is 40%.

The company expects its sales to increase its sales from 400,000 in 20X1 to 600,000 in 20X2. In this problem, all the asset accounts (including fixed assets) and current liabilities vary directly with sales. The company is operating at full capacity.

 

Required:

a) Formulate a pro-forma balance sheet

b) Use the simple formula to determine the external funds needed by the company based on your answer in part (a)

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Balance Sheet Items On Dec. 31, 20X2 (In thousands of dollars) Cash 10 Receivables 90 Inventories 200 Total current assets 300 Net fixed assets 300 Total assets 600 Accounts payable 40 Notes payable 20 Accrued wages and taxes 40 Total current liabilities 100 Mortgage bonds 140 Common stock 60 Retained earnings 300 Total liabilities and net worth 600 Balance Sheet Items On Dec. 31, 20X2 (In thousands of dollars) Cash 10 Receivables 90 Inventories 200 Total current assets 300 Net fixed assets 300 Total assets 600 Accounts payable 40 Notes payable 20 Accrued wages and taxes 40 Total current liabilities 100 Mortgage bonds 140 Common stock 60 Retained earnings 300 Total liabilities and net worth 600

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

a Proforma balance sheet of XYZ Company Particulars 20X1 20X2 Sales 400000 600... View the full answer