Peabody & Peabody has 2015 sales of $10 million. It

wishes to analyze expected performance and financing needs for 2017, which is

2 years ahead. Given the following information, respond to parts a and b.

(1) The percents of sales for items that vary directly with sales are as follows:

Accounts receivable, 12%

Inventory, 18%

Accounts payable, 14%

Net profit margin, 3%

(2) Marketable securities and other current liabilities are expected to remain

unchanged.

(3) A minimum cash balance of $480,000 is desired. (4) A new machine costing $650,000 will be acquired in 2016, and equipment costing $850,000 will be purchased in 2017. Total depreciation in 2016 is forecast as $290,000, and in 2017 $390,000 of depreciation will be taken. (5) Accruals are expected to rise to $500,000 by the end of 2017. (6) No sale or retirement of long-term debt is expected. (7) No sale or repurchase of common stock is expected. (8) The dividend payout of 50% of net profits is expected to continue. (9) Sales are expected to be $11 million in 2016 and $12 million in 2017. (10) The December 31, 2015, balance sheet follows.