QUESTION
ASSETS
Noncurrent assets R
Property, plant and equipment R
Accumulated depreciation R
Other noncurrent assets R
Current assets R
Inventories R
Accounts receivable R
Cash and cash equivalents R
Total assets R
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity R
Ordinary share capital R
Retained income R
Noncurrent liabilities R
Mortgage bond R
Current liabilities R
Accounts payable R
Other current liabilities R
Total equity and liabilities R
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Operations for the following year were projected using the following working assumptions to plan the financial results:
Sales were forecast at R
Capital expenditures were scheduled at R for a delivery van and R for warehouse improvements.
Depreciation is expected to be R for the year.
Inventories, Accounts receivable and Accounts payable are estimated to be and of sales respectively.
Cash balances are desired to be no less than R
Net profit after tax is expected at a level of of sales.
Dividends for the year were estimated at R
A mortgage loan repayment of R is expected to be made.
Other current liabilities will be allowed to fluctuate with seasonal needs.
QUESTION ONE Marks
Use the information provided to Prepare the pro forma Statement of Financial Position as at December
Discuss the purpose of projected financial statements in business planning and decisionmaking, highlighting their significance for managerial decisionmaking, investor relations, and strategic
planning.