ABC Financial Modeling & Forecasting 3

Question 1

In a leveraged buyout (LBO) model, which source of value creation is typically considered the most sustainable long-term?

Accepted Answer

Operational improvements (EBITDA growth)

Answer

Operational improvements that grow EBITDA are considered the most durable value driver since they reflect genuine business performance rather than financial engineering.

Question 2

When modeling working capital, an INCREASE in accounts payable is treated as:

Accepted Answer

A source of cash (positive cash flow)

Answer

Increasing accounts payable means the company is delaying cash payments to suppliers, effectively conserving cash — a positive operating cash flow item.

Question 3

The term 'circular reference' in financial modeling most commonly arises from:

Accepted Answer

Interest expense depending on debt, which depends on cash, which depends on interest

Answer

Interest expense affects net income and cash, which affects ending debt balance, which in turn affects interest expense — creating a loop that requires iterative calculation.

Question 4

A company has EBIT of $500,000, depreciation of $80,000, capex of $120,000, and a working capital increase of $30,000 with a 25% tax rate. What is unlevered free cash flow?

Accepted Answer

$305,000

Answer

UFCF = EBIT(1-t) + D&A - Capex - ΔNWC = $375,000 + $80,000 - $120,000 - $30,000 = $305,000.

Question 5

Which regression statistic indicates the proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variables?

Accepted Answer

R-squared

Answer

R-squared (coefficient of determination) ranges from 0 to 1 and measures how well the regression model explains variability in the outcome.

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ABC Financial Modeling & Forecasting 3