P24-3 (Ratio Computations and Additional Analysis) Bradburn Corporation was formed 5 years ago through a public subscription of common stock. Daniel Brown, who owns 15% of the common stock, was one of the organizers of Bradburn and is its current president. The company has been successful, but it currently is experiencing a shortage of funds. On June 10, 2014, Daniel Brown approached the Topeka National Bank, asking for a 24-month extension on two $35,000 notes, which are due on June 30, 2015, and September 30, 2015. Another note of $6,000 is due on March 31, 2016, but he expects no difficulty in paying this note on its

due date. Brown explained that Bradburns cash flow problems are due primarily to the companys desire to finance a $300,000 plant expansion over the next 2 fiscal years through internally generated funds. The commercial loan officer of Topeka National Bank requested the following financial reports for the last 2 fiscal years. BRADBURN CORPORATION BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31 Assets 2015 2014 Cash $ 18,200 $ 12,500 Notes receivable 148,000 132,000 Accounts receivable (net) 131,800 125,500 Inventories (at cost) 105,000 50,000 Plant & equipment (net of depreciation) 1,449,000 1,420,500 Total assets $1,852,000 $1,740,500 Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Accounts payable $ 79,000 $ 91,000 Notes payable 76,000 61,500 Accrued liabilities 9,000 6,000 Common stock (130,000 shares, $10 par) 1,300,000 1,300,000 Retained earningsa 388,000 282,000 Total liabilities and stockholders equity $1,852,000 $1,740,500 aCash dividends were paid at the rate of $1 per share in fi scal year 2014 and $2 per share in fi scal year 2015. Instructions (a) Compute the following items for Bradburn Corporation. (1) Current ratio for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. (2) Acid-test (quick) ratio for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. (3) Inventory turnover for fiscal year 2015. (4) Return on assets for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. (Assume total assets were $1,688,500 at 3/31/13.) (5) Percentage change in sales, cost of goods sold, gross margin, and net income after taxes from fiscal year 2014 to 2015. (b) Identify and explain what other financial reports and/or financial analyses might be helpful to the commercial loan officer of Topeka National Bank in evaluating Daniel Browns request for a time extension on Bradburns notes. (c) Assume that the percentage changes experienced in fiscal year 2015 as compared with fiscal year 2014 for sales and cost of goods sold will be repeated in each of the next 2 years. Is Bradburns desire to finance the plant expansion from internally generated funds realistic? Discuss. (d) Should Topeka National Bank grant the extension on Bradburns notes considering Daniel Browns statement about financing the plant expansion through internally generated funds? Discuss.