The CEO of Tom and Sue's Wants the Company to Earn

question 58

Multiple Choice

The CEO of Tom and Sue's wants the company to earn a net income of $3.25 million in 2014. Cost of goods sold is expected to be 60 percent of net sales, depreciation expense is $2.9 million, interest expense is expected to increase to $1.050 million, and the firm's tax rate will be 30 percent. Calculate the net sales needed to produce net income of $3.25 million.

• A)$26.02 million
• B)$29.36 million
• C)$21.48 million
• D)$28.25 million

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that represents the surplus value of a company beyond its physical assets and liabilities, often arising from factors such as brand reputation, customer relationships, or intellectual property during an acquisition.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing ownership interest spread among individual shareholders.

Fair Value

An approximation of the cost at which an asset or liability might be purchased or sold in a present-day deal between agreeable participants.

Excess Amortization

The portion of amortization expenses that exceeds the cash or profit generated by the asset being amortized, typically relevant in high depreciation contexts.