Question: Complete the highlighted cells in the AEO Model. The guidelines for the missing line items are towards the bottom of model starting on line 1

Complete the highlighted cells in the AEO Model. The guidelines for the missing
line items are towards the bottom of model starting on line 114.
Also, pay attention to certain line items which have a note inserted which will give
you more details. These are on lines 131-138
1 What is the Gross Profit dollar generated in 2018?
What are 2 possible reasons this could be occurring for AEO
(keep in mind they are a manufacturer of merchandise)?
2 What is AR in both 2017 and 2018?
What is the trend in DSO's in 2017 and 2018. What are the
drivers of this DSO trend?
Is this a positive or negative trend for the company and why?
3 What is the inventory level in 2018?
What is the trend in Inventory Days. Give 2 possible reasons
for this trend.
4 Give 2 examples of Asset Rollforwards using AEO's projections
5 If AR Days and Inventory Days were to both grow 10% year over year
and revenue would remain at the current growth trajectory provided
in 2017 and 2018, is that a positive or negative trend for AEO?
Why? Be specific with your logic.
6 If the company were to implement a policy to reduce DSO's
while reducing its Inventory Days, what is the impact on its
Cash Conversion Cycle? Explain impact on business (is this positive
or negative and why).
7 Complete sensitivity analysis in model at the top of the page
Columns S-U, Rows 4-13
8 If sales grow an additional 2 percentage points faster than the current
forecast, which roll forward accounts would change? By how much
and to what levels? Assume Gross Margin remains the same in %.
Are these asset or liability roll forwards? Explain.
PLease give answers on excel
 Complete the highlighted cells in the AEO Model. The guidelines for

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