Question: Provided below is a company's income statement for the most recent year, 20X1, and information for forecasting year 20X2 (dollars in millions). 20X1 20X2 (

Provided below is a company's income statement for the most recent year, 20X1, and information for forecasting year 20X2 (dollars in millions).

20X1 20X2 (Forecast)
Revenue $620
Cost of goods sold 320
SG&A expenses 170
Depreciation 64 56
Operating income 66
Interest income (expense) (16) 12
Other income (expense) 6 (9)
Income before taxes 50
Tax expense 10
Net income $40

In addition to the amounts above, an analyst provides the following assumptions in forecasting 20X2:

  • Revenue will grow by 14% in year 20X2.
  • Cost of goods sold and SG&A expenses are expected to grow in proportion to revenue.
  • Tax expense is expected to be 25% of pre-tax income.

Use the information above to prepare a forecasted income statement for 20X2. Recall that some forecast amounts have been pre-filled in the 20X2 income statement. Then, answer the questions below.

a. What is forecast revenue?

b. What is forecast cost of goods sold?

c.What is forecast income before taxes?

d.What is forecast net income?

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