A Firm Has Current Sales of $32,000

question 85

Multiple Choice

A firm has current sales of $32,000. Projected sales for next year are $35,520. The percentage of sales approach is used for pro forma purposes. All balance sheet accounts, except long-term debt and common stock, change according to that approach. The expected increase in retained earnings is $2,200. What is the projected external financing need given the following current account values?

• A) -$3,532
• B) -$1,969
• C) -$1,390
• D) $231
• E) $1,341

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Definitions:

Year-End Inventory

Year-End Inventory is the total value of all inventory held by a company at the end of its fiscal year, crucial for financial reporting and tax calculations.

Weighted Average Cost

A method of inventory valuation that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all units available for sale.

Inventory Balance

The total value of a company's goods and materials held in stock, as recorded on the balance sheet.

Weighted Average Cost

A method of valuing inventory and cost of goods sold that considers the cost of each item in proportion to its quantity.