🎓CFA Final Prep All Topics

Modeling & Forecasting

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If capex increases in a forecast, what is the immediate effect on free cash flow?

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Free cash flow decreases.

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If Days Sales Outstanding rises, what happens to receivables and operating cash flow, all else equal?

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Receivables rise and operating cash flow falls.

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Why must PP&E be tied to capex projections in a financial statement model?

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Because capex drives the future asset base and related depreciation.

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After projecting the income statement and balance sheet, how are cash flows derived in a pro forma model?

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From projected earnings and balance sheet changes.

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