Question: Assume that X Ltd has found a consistent relationship among the following accounts as a percentage of sales. i. Current assets 65% ii. Net

Assume that X Ltd has found a consistent relationship among the following accounts as a percentage of sales.

i.          Current assets – 65%

ii.          Net fixed assets – 25%

iii.         Accounts payable – 10%

iv.         Other current liabilities – 12%

v.         Net profit after taxes – 5%.

The company’s sales for year 1 (2014) were sh.10,000,000 and are expected to grow at 10% every year. The balance sheet as at 31st December 2014 is given below:-

Sh.’000’

Sh.’000’

Fixed assets

2,500

Ordinary capital

2,000

Current assets

6,500

Retained earnings

2,600

Long term loan

1,000

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

1,000

Notes payable

1,200

Other current

liabilities

1,200

9,000

9,000


Required:

i.              Determine X Ltd’s financial requirements

ii.             Prepare a proforma balance sheet as at 31. 12. 2019.

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