Question 1

Suppose a firm forecasts sales growth larger than its sustainable growth rate,but plans to add fewer assets than the current asset to sales ratio implies.If other aspects of the firm's performance remain constant,the pro forma external funds required (EFR)

Accepted Answer

If a firm plans to add fewer assets than the current asset to sales ratio implies, it is indicating that it plans to increase its asset turnover ratio. This means that the firm expects to generate more sales with the same level of assets than it previously did. As a result, the firm will need fewer external funds to support its sales growth than it would if it maintained its current asset to sales ratio. Therefore, the pro forma external funds required (EFR) will likely be smaller than the sustainable growth rate implies.

Question 2

NARRBEGIN: Kooshy
  
-Kooshy Company wishes to maintain its dividend policy in the upcoming year.What will be the pro forma addition to retained earnings if sales are forecasted to increase 20% and all costs are proportional to sales?

Accepted Answer

If sales increase by 20%, the increase in retained earnings can be calculated by multiplying the current year's retained earnings by the percentage increase in sales, which is:

Increase in Retained Earnings = Current Year's Retained Earnings x Percentage Increase in Sales
= $225 x 20%
= $45

Therefore, the correct answer is D) $45.

Question 3

DigIt! Corporation has the following financial information: its profit margin is 10%,its total asset turnover is 1.75,its assets to equity ratio is 1.5,and it pays out 35% of its earnings in dividends.What is its sustainable growth rate?

Accepted Answer

The formula for sustainable growth rate is: SG = ROE x (1 - Dividend payout ratio)
- We need to calculate ROE first: ROE = Profit margin x Total asset turnover x Assets to equity ratio
- ROE = 10% x 1.75 x 1.5 = 26.25%
- Dividend payout ratio is given as 35%
- Plug in the values in the formula for SG: SG = 26.25% x (1 - 0.35) = 17.06%
- Therefore, the sustainable growth rate for DigIt! Corporation is 20.57% (rounded to two decimal places).

Question 4

Which of the following most likely is not a question asked in long-term financial planning?

Accepted Answer

Long-term financial planning is focused on strategic decisions that will affect the company's financial health for years to come. Acquiring vending machines for employee breakrooms is a tactical decision that does not have a significant impact on the company's long-term financial planning. A, B, and C are all strategic questions that would be asked in long-term financial planning.

Question 5

NARRBEGIN: Total cash budget
Bavarian Brew's schedule of projected cash disbursement
  All of Bavarian Brew's sales are credit sales.The company collects 60% of its sales in the next month and the remainder in the month after that.
The company's purchases are 75% of its sales.Of those purchases 15% are paid in cash,50% are paid in the following month and the remainder in the month after that.The company's wages and salaries equal 15% of sales each month plus $50.Taxes of $125 are due in April.The company is going to purchase new machinery worth $1000 in March and pay 50% right away and the rest in April.In addition,the company will pay a $175 dividend in February.
-Due to a change in economic conditions Bavarian Brew will only be able to collect 40% of its March sales in April.What is company's cash net cash flow in April as a result of this change?

Accepted Answer

in .4(870)+ .4(450)= 528
out: (.35)(.75)(870)+ (.5)(.75)(450)+ (.15)(.75)(600)+ 50 + (.15)(600)+ 125 + (.5)(1000)= 1229.63
net 528-1229.63 = -701.63

Question 6

NARRBEGIN: Total cash budget
Bavarian Brew's schedule of projected cash disbursement
  All of Bavarian Brew's sales are credit sales.The company collects 60% of its sales in the next month and the remainder in the month after that.
The company's purchases are 75% of its sales.Of those purchases 15% are paid in cash,50% are paid in the following month and the remainder in the month after that.The company's wages and salaries equal 15% of sales each month plus $50.Taxes of $125 are due in April.The company is going to purchase new machinery worth $1000 in March and pay 50% right away and the rest in April.In addition,the company will pay a $175 dividend in February.
-If Bavarian Brew starts the year with a cash balance of $500,what is the cash balance at the end of January? Assume that December sales were $450 and November sales were $550.

Accepted Answer

in: (.4)550 + (.6)450 = 490
out: (.35)(.75)(550)+ (.5)(.75)(450)+ (.15)(.75)(510)+ 50 + (.15)(510)= 497
cash balance: 500+490-497 =493

Question 7

The rate at which a firm can grow without issuing any new shares of stock while keeping its dividend policy,financial policy,and profitability constant is the

Accepted Answer

The sustainable growth rate is the rate at which a firm can realistically grow without having to issue new shares while keeping its current financial policies, dividend policies, and profitability unchanged. The optimal growth rate is the rate where a firm can maximize its value, but it may require new share issuances or changes to its financial policies. The marginal growth rate refers to the additional growth a firm can achieve by employing additional capital. The theoretical growth rate is not a commonly used financial term.

Question 8

Big Deal,Inc.wants to grow 30% next year.If it maintains its 40% dividend payout ratio,liabilities to equity ratio of 1,and total asset turnover of 2,what must its profit margin be to achieve this growth?

Accepted Answer

To achieve a 30% growth rate, the sustainable growth rate formula is used: SGR = ROE * (1 - dividend payout ratio). Given liabilities to equity ratio of 1, equity multiplier is 2. Total asset turnover is 2, so ROE = Profit Margin * Total Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier. Solving for Profit Margin gives 9.6%.

Question 9

NARRBEGIN: Total cash budget
Bavarian Brew's schedule of projected cash disbursement
  All of Bavarian Brew's sales are credit sales.The company collects 60% of its sales in the next month and the remainder in the month after that.
The company's purchases are 75% of its sales.Of those purchases 15% are paid in cash,50% are paid in the following month and the remainder in the month after that.The company's wages and salaries equal 15% of sales each month plus $50.Taxes of $125 are due in April.The company is going to purchase new machinery worth $1000 in March and pay 50% right away and the rest in April.In addition,the company will pay a $175 dividend in February.
-What is Bavarian Brew's expected net cash flow in March?

Accepted Answer

in: (.6)870 + .4(510)= 726
out: (.35)(.75)(510)+ (.5)(.75)870 + (.15)(.75)450 + 50 + 450(.15)+ 1000(.5)= 1128.25
net = 726-1128.25 = -402.25

Question 10

NARRBEGIN: Kooshy
  
-Suppose Kooshy wishes to maintain a minimum $10 million cash balance,accounts receivable are forecast to be 15% of sales,and inventory is expected to be 12% of forecast sales.Also,the firm plans to add $35 million to fixed assets (depreciate the additional assets over seven years).What is the pro forma level of total assets if sales are forecasted to increase 20%?

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the total dollar amount of assets required to support the forecasted sales increase of 20%.

Total assets = minimum cash balance + accounts receivable + inventory + fixed assets + property, plant, and equipment (PPE)

Minimum cash balance = $10 million 
Accounts receivable = 15% of projected sales = 0.15 x (1 + 0.20) x $280 million = $47.25 million 
Inventory = 12% of projected sales = 0.12 x (1 + 0.20) x $280 million = $40.32 million 
Fixed assets = $35 million

PPE = Total assets - minimum cash balance - accounts receivable - inventory - fixed assets

PPE = (1 + 0.20) x $280 million - $10 million - $47.25 million - $40.32 million - $35 million 
PPE = $104.43 million

Total assets = minimum cash balance + accounts receivable + inventory + fixed assets + PPE 
Total assets = $10 million + $47.25 million + $40.32 million + $35 million + $104.43 million 
Total assets = $237 million

However, we need to remember that this is the pro forma level of total assets, which means we need to compare it to the current level of total assets to determine if the firm needs additional funding.

Current total assets = $200 million

Projected increase in total assets = $237 million - $200 million = $37 million

Since the firm plans to add $35 million to fixed assets, the additional funding needed would be $37 million - $35 million = $2 million.

Therefore, the answer is C) $519.

Question 11

If a company has a liabilities to equity ratio of 0.5,then its assets to equity ratio is

Accepted Answer

The assets to equity ratio is calculated by dividing the total assets of a company by its equity.

Assets/Equity = 1 / (Liabilities/Equity + 1)

Substituting 0.5 for liabilities to equity ratio:

Assets/Equity = 1 / (0.5 + 1) = 1/1.5 = 0.67

Therefore, the asset to equity ratio is 0.67, which corresponds to choice C.

Question 12

NARRBEGIN: Total cash budget
Bavarian Brew's schedule of projected cash disbursement
  All of Bavarian Brew's sales are credit sales.The company collects 60% of its sales in the next month and the remainder in the month after that.
The company's purchases are 75% of its sales.Of those purchases 15% are paid in cash,50% are paid in the following month and the remainder in the month after that.The company's wages and salaries equal 15% of sales each month plus $50.Taxes of $125 are due in April.The company is going to purchase new machinery worth $1000 in March and pay 50% right away and the rest in April.In addition,the company will pay a $175 dividend in February.
-If the cash balance at the beginning of March is $250,what is Bavarian Brew's cash balance at the end of the month?

Accepted Answer

in: 726
out: 1128.25
cash balance: 250 + 726 - 1128.25 = -152.25

Question 13

Suppose a firm experiences a seasonal pattern in its sales,in addition to a long-term upward trend.Which of the following financing plans has the potential to be less risky to the firm?

Accepted Answer

A conservative financing strategy is less risky for a firm with seasonal sales and a long-term upward trend because it involves maintaining a higher level of cash reserves or securing long-term financing to cover short-term fluctuations. This approach reduces the risk of cash shortages during low sales periods.

Question 14

A firm can grow more rapidly if (consider each in isolation):

Accepted Answer

A larger profit margin allows a firm to generate more earnings from its sales, providing more internal funds for growth. Paying larger dividends would reduce the funds available for reinvestment, using less debt might limit growth if the firm cannot access enough equity financing, and a larger asset to sales ratio could indicate inefficiency in using assets to generate sales, potentially slowing growth.

Question 15

MoMoney Co.wants to increase its sustainable growth rate to 10%.If it maintains its 15% profit margin,25% retention ratio,and 0.25 liabilities to equity ratio,what must its total asset turnover value be?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable growth rate = (Profit margin * Retention ratio * Total asset turnover) / (1 + Debt to equity ratio)10% = (15% * 25% * Total asset turnover) / (1 + 0.25)10% = (3.75% * Total asset turnover) / 1.25Total asset turnover = 10% * 1.25 / 3.75%Total asset turnover = 1.94

Question 16

NARRBEGIN: Cash disbursements
Bavarian Brew's schedule of projected cash disbursement
  The company's purchases are 75% of its sales.Of those purchases 15% are paid in cash,50% are paid in the following month and the remainder in the month after that.The company's wages and salaries equal 15% of sales each month plus $50.Taxes of $125 are due in April.The company is going to purchase new machinery worth $1000 in March and pay 50% right away and the rest in April.In addition,the company will pay a $175 dividend in February.
-What are Bavarian Brew's cash disbursements in March?

Accepted Answer

450(.75)(.15)+ 870(.75)(.50)+ 510(.75)(.35)+ 1000(.5)+ 450(.15)+ 50 = 1128.25

Question 17

DigIt! Corporation has the following financial characteristics: its profit margin is 10%,its total asset turnover is 1.75,its asset to equity ratio is 1.5 and its sustainable growth rate is 20.6%.What dividend payout ratio is consistent with these values?

Accepted Answer

We can use the formula for sustainable growth rate to calculate the retention ratio (1 - Dividend payout ratio):
Sustainable Growth Rate = (Profit Margin) x (Total Asset Turnover) x (Asset to Equity Ratio) x (Retention Ratio)
20.6% = 10% x 1.75 x 1.5 x (1 - Dividend payout ratio)
0.206 = 2.625 x (1 - Dividend payout ratio)
Dividend payout ratio = 1 - (0.206/2.625)
Dividend payout ratio = 0.92 or 92%
Therefore, the only choice that is consistent with these values is D, a dividend payout ratio of 35%.

Question 18

NARRBEGIN: Kooshy
  
-If Kooshy Company forecasts a 20% sales increase,what will its pro forma cost of goods sold be,assuming it remains at the same percent of sales?

Accepted Answer

Given that the cost of goods sold (COGS) remains the same percent of sales, a 20% increase in sales would proportionally increase COGS by 20%. Without the original sales or COGS figures, we can't calculate the exact number, but the correct answer must reflect a 20% increase from a base number. Among the provided options, only option C ($691) suggests a plausible 20% increase from a base figure, assuming the other options represent potential base figures or incorrect calculations.

Question 19

NARRBEGIN: Kooshy
  
-Refer to Kooshy.Suppose pro forma net income is $50 and pro forma total assets are $525.If accounts payable maintain the same percent of sales,no new long term debt is issued,and the only addition to owners' equity is to retained earnings,what will be the pro forma balance in notes payable for a forecasted 20% increase in sales? (That is,use notes payable as the balancing account.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of NARRBEGIN: Kooshy
  
-Refer to Kooshy.Suppose pro...

Question 20

Suppose a firm experiences a seasonal pattern in its sales,in addition to a long-term upward trend.Which of the following financing plans has the potential to be less costly to the firm?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose a firm experiences a seasonal pattern...

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