Jim's Espresso expects sales to grow by 9.6 % next year. Assume that Jim's pays out 80.7 % of its net income. Use the following statements and the percent of sales method toforecast: a. Stockholders' equity
b. Accounts payable
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 temporarily allows 100% bonus depreciation (effectively expensing capital expenditures). However, we will still include depreciation forecasting in this chapter and in these problems in anticipation of the return of standard depreciation practices during your career.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash and Equivalents $15,050
Accounts Receivable 2070
Inventories 4090
Total Current Assets $21,210
Property, Plant and Equipment 10050
Total Assets $31,260
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts Payable $1,580
Debt 3930
Total Liabilities $5,510
Stockholders' Equity 25750
Total Liabilities and Equity $31,260
Income Statement
Sales $204,560
Costs Except Depreciation (99,880)
EBITDA $104,680
Depreciation (5,960)
EBIT $98,720
Interest Expense (net) (410)
Pretax Income $98,310
Income Tax (34,409)
Net Income $63,901