Question

The Manning Company has financial statements as shown next, which are representative of the company's historical average The firm is expecting a 30 percent increase in sales next year, and management is concerned about the company's need for external funds. The increase in sales is expected to be carried out without any expansion of fixed assets, but rather through more efficient asset utilization in the existing store. Among liabilities, only current liabilities vary directly with sales. Income Statement Sales Expenses Earnings before interest and taxes Interest Earnings before taxes Taxes $210,000 154,100 $55,900 8,200 $ 47,700 16,200 $31,500 $9,450 Earnings after taxes Dividends Balance Sheet Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Cash Accounts receivable Inventory $ 9,500 Accounts payable S 20,100 1,800 40,000 Accrued wages 66,000 Accrued taxes Current assets Fixed assets 15,500 Current liabilities 92,000 25,200 8,200 21,000 116,000 37,100 S 207,500 Notes payable Long-term debt Common stock Retained earnings Total assets 207,500 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Using the percent-of-sales method, determine whether the company has external financing needs, or a surplus of funds. (Hint: A profit margin and payout ratio must be found from the income statement.) (Do not round intermediate calculations.) The firm

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