How to Calculate Cash Flow | 9 Exercises

Application: Green Wave Technologies

States :

Green Wave Technologies specializes in manufacturing environmentally friendly electronic devices. It is planning a significant expansion next year and wants to understand its self-financing capacity to finance its new projects. This year's financial year generated a turnover of €2, with a net profit of €500. The company depreciated its equipment for €000 and suffered an asset depreciation of €400. Green Wave Technologies operates with a tax rate of 000%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate corporate tax from net income.
  2. Determine the net income before tax.
  3. Calculate the total depreciation and amortization provisions.
  4. Determine the self-financing capacity (SFC).
  5. Discuss the importance of cash flow for the company's expansion project.

Proposed correction:

  1. To calculate corporate tax, we use the formula:
    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 400 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,25 = €0,25.

    The corporate tax is €133.

  2. Net profit before tax is calculated as follows:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 400 + 000 = €133.

    Green Wave Technologies' net profit before tax is €533.

  3. Total depreciation and amortization provisions are the sum of depreciation and amortization:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = 150 + 000 = 50 €.

The total allocations for the year are €200.

  1. The Self-Financing Capacity (SFC) is calculated as follows:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 400 + 000 = €200.

    Green Wave Technologies' self-financing capacity is €600, which represents the company's internal resources to finance its investments.

  2. The cash flow is crucial for expansion because it allows the company to finance its new projects without resorting to external financing. For Green Wave Technologies, a capacity of €600 means an increased possibility of seizing growth opportunities.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: Vintage Fashion

States :

Vintage Mode, a fashion store focused on the resale of vintage clothing, is enjoying increasing popularity. With an annual turnover of €800, the store recorded a net profit of €000. Depreciation and amortization of unsold inventory amount to €120. They are wondering about the gross self-financing margin to plan the opening of a second store. The tax rate is 000%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate the amount of corporate tax.
  2. Calculate the net income before tax.
  3. Calculate the total depreciation and amortization expenses for Vintage Mode.
  4. Calculate the self-financing capacity.
  5. Analyze the potential effect of this self-financing on the project to open the second store.

Proposed correction:

  1. To calculate corporate tax:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 120 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,20 = €0,20.

    The corporate tax payable is €30.

  2. The net result before tax is:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 120 + 000 = €30.

    Vintage Mode's net profit before tax is €150.

  3. The depreciation and amortization provisions are:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = €35.

The total prize money amounts to €35.

  1. The self-financing capacity is calculated as:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 120 + 000 = €35.

    The self-financing capacity is €155, providing solid financial support for future developments.

  2. Vintage Mode's self-financing capacity of €155 constitutes a valuable reserve for the opening of its second store, reducing dependence on bank financing.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: BioEssence Cosmetics

States :

BioEssence Cosmetics, an innovative company in the organic cosmetics sector, is looking to improve its production techniques. For this year, the company generated a turnover of €1 and a net profit of €200. Depreciation and impairment losses on crushed products total €000. The company has a tax rate of 220%.

Work to do :

  1. Determine the amount of corporate tax that BioEssence Cosmetics must pay.
  2. Calculate the net income before tax for the company.
  3. Identify the total amount of depreciation and amortization of crushed products.
  4. Determine the self-financing capacity of BioEssence Cosmetics.
  5. Explain why cash flow is crucial for improving production techniques.

Proposed correction:

  1. Corporate tax is calculated as follows:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 220 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,28 = €0,28.

    BioEssence Cosmetics must pay a tax of €85.

  2. Net profit before tax is calculated as follows:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 220 + 000 = €85.

    The net profit before tax of BioEssence Cosmetics is €305.

  3. The depreciation and impairment charges total:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = €45.

The total prize money is €45.

  1. The self-financing capacity is calculated by:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 220 + 000 = €45.

    BioEssence Cosmetics' self-financing capacity is €265.

  2. The gross self-financing margin of €265 can be invested primarily in improving production techniques, ensuring the competitiveness of the company.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: EcoFood Delivery

States :

EcoFood Delivery, an innovative startup in the delivery of balanced meals, is considering diversifying its offerings with new vegan recipes. With a turnover of €650, the company achieved a net profit of €000. Depreciation of delivery vehicles and depreciation of equipment total €90. The applicable tax rate is 000%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate the amount of mandatory corporate tax for EcoFood Delivery.
  2. Find the company's net income before tax.
  3. Add up the depreciation and amortization provisions.
  4. Calculate the self-financing capacity.
  5. Consider how this capability can support diversification of offerings.

Proposed correction:

  1. For corporate tax:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 90 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,22 = €0,22.

    EcoFood Delivery must pay €25 in taxes.

  2. Net income before tax is defined as follows:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 90 + 000 = €25.

    The net result before tax amounts to €115.

  3. The total allocations are:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = €25.

The total prize money is €25.

  1. The self-financing capacity is calculated here:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 90 + 000 = €25.

    EcoFood Delivery has a self-financing capacity of €115.

  2. This self-financing capacity is essential to the diversification of their offers, allowing them to invest in new products without burdening their budget with loans.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: Watercolor Decor

States :

Aquarelle Décor, a small business specializing in the sale of artistic murals, is considering expanding its premises. The company has a turnover of €300 and a net profit of €000. Depreciation and amortization provisions total €40. The tax rate is 000%.

Work to do :

  1. Evaluate corporate tax for Aquarelle Décor.
  2. Calculate the net income before tax.
  3. Calculate the total depreciation and amortization provisions.
  4. Calculate the company's self-financing capacity.
  5. Discuss the value of this capacity for the planned expansion of the premises.

Proposed correction:

  1. To calculate corporate tax at Aquarelle Décor:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 40 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,15 = €0,15.

    The corporate tax is €7.

  2. Net profit before tax is calculated as follows:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 40 + 000 = €7.

    The company's net profit before tax is €47.

  3. The total allocations amount to:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = €10.

The prize money is therefore €10.

  1. Self-financing capacity concerns:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 40 + 000 = €10.

    Aquarelle Décor has a self-financing capacity of €50.

  2. This self-financing capacity is substantial for the expansion and could be used to finance renovations without resorting to credits or subsidies.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: TechLens

States :

TechLens, an innovative company offering augmented reality solutions for schools, is preparing to launch a new educational product. The company generated a turnover of €5 this year and a net profit of €000. Depreciation and amortization related to their patents and equipment reach €000. The tax rate is set at 750%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate the corporate tax payable by TechLens.
  2. Detail the net result before tax.
  3. Calculate the depreciation and amortization totals for the year.
  4. Calculate TechLens' self-financing capacity.
  5. Assess how this self-financing capacity could support the launch of the new product.

Proposed correction:

  1. The corporate tax is found as follows:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 750 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,30 = €0,30.

    TechLens must pay €321 in taxes.

  2. Net profit before tax is determined by:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 750 + 000 = €321.

    The net result before tax is therefore €1.

  3. The total allocations are given by:

Total allocations = Depreciation + Depreciation.

Total allocations = €200.

These grants total €200.

  1. The self-financing capacity is calculated by the equation:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 750 + 000 = €200.

    TechLens has a capacity of €950 to support its initiatives.

  2. This capacity represents a major asset in the development and launch of the new product, minimizing the need for external financing.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciation + Amortization
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

App: Harmony Healthcare

States :

Harmony Healthcare is a major player in the medical teleconsultation sector. With the growth in demand, it plans to launch a new application. For the past year, its turnover was €3, with a net profit of €200. Depreciation and amortization provisions amount to €000. The tax rate applied is 500%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate Harmony Healthcare's corporate tax.
  2. Calculate the net income before tax.
  3. Deduct the totals from depreciation charges.
  4. Determine self-financing capacity.
  5. Analyze the possible impacts of this gross self-financing margin on the launch of the new application.

Proposed correction:

  1. To calculate corporate tax:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 500 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,27 = €0,27.

    Harmony Healthcare has a tax of €184.

  2. Calculation of net profit before tax:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 500 + 000 = €184.

    The gross profit before tax is €684.

  3. Sum of depreciation provisions:

Total allocations = Depreciation.

Total allocations = €120.

They total €120.

  1. Calculation of self-financing capacity:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 500 + 000 = €120.

    Harmony Healthcare thus obtains a self-financing capacity of €620.

  2. This gross self-financing margin provides a solid basis for the development and marketing of the new application, crucial for its competitiveness.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciations
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: Gourmet Express

States :

Gourmet Express, famous for its fresh prepared meals delivered to your home, is exploring the diversification of its menu with gluten-free options. Its turnover is €450 with an annual net profit of €000. It has an equipment depreciation allowance of €60. The tax rate is set at 000%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate the corporate tax required from Gourmet Express.
  2. Establish the net result before tax.
  3. Total the depreciation for the year for Gourmet Express.
  4. Determine self-financing capacity.
  5. Explore how self-financing could impact card diversification.

Proposed correction:

  1. Calculation of the required corporate tax:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 60 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,18 = €0,18.

    Gourmet Express must pay tax of €13.

  2. To obtain the net result before tax:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 60 + 000 = €13.

    The gross net result before tax is €73.

  3. The depreciation totals:

Total allocations = Depreciation.

Total allocations = €15.

Total prize money is €15.

  1. Self-financing capacity for Gourmet Express:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 60 + 000 = €15.

    The company has a margin of €75 in self-financing.

  2. This amount allows us to finance new products while ensuring continuous innovation of the card, thus supporting sustainable growth.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciations
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

Application: Celestial Skincare

States :

Celestial Skincare is known for its innovative skin care products. As it prepares to launch a new line of anti-aging products, it is looking at its internal financing capacity. The company has achieved a turnover of €1 and a net profit of €500. Depreciation and amortization allowance is estimated at €000, with a tax rate of 300%.

Work to do :

  1. Calculate corporate tax for Celestial Skincare.
  2. Determine the net income before tax.
  3. Add up the depreciation allowances.
  4. Determine self-financing capacity.
  5. Consider how cash flow could support the launch of the new product line.

Proposed correction:

  1. Corporate Tax for Celestial Skincare:

    Corporate tax = Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate.

    Corporate tax = 300 ÷ (000 – 1) x 0,24 = €0,24.

    The company must pay a tax of €94.

  2. Calculation of net profit before tax:

    Net profit before tax = Net profit + Corporate tax.

    Net profit before tax = 300 + 000 = €94.

    The result before tax amounts to €394.

  3. The depreciation provisions total as follows:

Total allocations = Depreciation.

Total allocations = €50.

They amount to €50.

  1. Celestial Skincare's self-financing capacity:

    CAF = Net result + Total allocations.

    CIF = 300 + 000 = €50.

    A self-financing capacity of €350 is available to the company.

  2. This self-financing amount is strategic to successfully launch the new line of anti-aging products, thus ensuring sustainable growth through internal finance.

Formulas Used:

Title Formulas
Corporation tax Net income ÷ (1 – tax rate) x tax rate
Net income before tax Net income + Corporate tax
Total allocations Depreciations
Self-financing capacity Net result + Total allocations

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