Question: Problem 4-24 Calculating EFN [LO2] The most recent financial statements for Crosby, Inc., follow. Sales for 2018 are projected to grow by 25 percent. Interest

Problem 4-24 Calculating EFN [LO2]

The most recent financial statements for Crosby, Inc., follow. Sales for 2018 are projected to grow by 25 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate will also remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets, and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales.

CROSBY, INC. 2017 Income Statement
Sales $ 760,000
Costs 595,000
Other expenses 31,000
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 134,000
Interest paid 27,000
Taxable income $ 107,000
Taxes (22%) 23,540
Net income $ 83,460
Dividends $ 25,038
Addition to retained earnings 58,422

CROSBY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017
Assets Liabilities and Owners Equity
Current assets Current liabilities
Cash $ 21,940 Accounts payable $ 56,100
Accounts receivable 44,880 Notes payable 15,300
Inventory 104,960 Total $ 71,400
Total $ 171,780 Long-term debt $ 143,000
Fixed assets Owners equity
Net plant and equipment $ 436,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 121,000
Retained earnings 272,380
Total $ 393,380
Total assets $ 607,780 Total liabilities and owners equity $ 607,780

If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 25 percent growth rate in sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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