Question1) Assume forecasted sales are $26,117 and the GP margin is expected to be 35%. If the forecasted ratio of inventories to cost of sales is 20%, calculate the forecasted inventories balance for the pro forma financial statements.
Question2) Assume starting of year retained earnings are $7,767 and net income is forecasted to be $2,341 for the coming year. If the dividend payout ratio is expected to be 25.00 percent, compute forecasted end-of-year retained earnings.