David Rose Inc. forecasts a capital budget of $500,000 next year with forecasted net income of $400,000. The company wants to maintain a target capital structure of 30% debt and 70% equity. If the company follows the residual dividend policy, how much in dividends, if any, will it pay

If the company follows the residual dividend policy, it is $50,000 in dividends.

Explanation:

Dividend is calculated by using the formula:

Dividends = Net Income - Equity requirement

where, Equity requirement = Capital budget (% Equity)

= 500,000 (70%) = $350,000

∴ Dividends = 400,000 - 350,000

= $50,000