Clayton Industries is planning its operations for next year, and Ronnie Clayton, the CEO, wants you to

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Clayton Industries is planning its operations for next year, and Ronnie Clayton, the CEO, wants you to forecast the firm's additional funds needed (AFN). Data for use in your forecast are shown below. Based on the AFN equation, what is the AFN for the coming year? Dollars are in millions.

Last year’s sales = S0 $350 Last year’s accounts payable $40

Sales growth rate = g 30% Last year’s notes payable $50

Last year’s total assets = A*0 $500 Last year’s accruals $30

Last year’s profit margin = M 5% Target payout ratio 60%


Accounts Payable
Accounts payable (AP) are bills to be paid as part of the normal course of business.This is a standard accounting term, one of the most common liabilities, which normally appears in the balance sheet listing of liabilities. Businesses receive...
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Entrepreneurial Finance

ISBN: 978-0538478151

4th edition

Authors: J . chris leach, Ronald w. melicher

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