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INTERMEDIATE · TRACK 8 · BUILD THE MODEL

Financial Modeling

From a three-statement model to LBOs and merger math, the mechanics of building a forecast.

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  1. 1
    3-Statement Model

    The core

    Three-Statement Model: How All Three Financials Link

  2. 2
    Revenue Build

    Top-line drivers

    Revenue Build Model: Project Sales from Real Drivers

  3. 3
    Opex Modeling

    Cost structure

    Operating Expense Modeling: Fixed vs Variable Costs

  4. 4
    Debt Schedule

    Interest & paydown

    Debt Schedule Model: Track Every Tranche and Interest

  5. 5
    Working Capital

    Cash timing

    Working Capital Forecast: Model Cash Tied Up in Operations

  6. 6
    Sensitivity Tables

    What-if grids

    Sensitivity Table Excel: Pressure-Test Model Assumptions

  7. 7
    DCF Sensitivity

    Valuation ranges

    DCF Sensitivity Analysis: Map WACC and Growth to Value

  8. 8
    Scenarios

    Bull/base/bear

    Scenario Analysis Financial Modeling: Base, Up, Down Cases

  9. 9
    LBO Model

    Leveraged buyout

    LBO Model: How Private Equity Calculates Returns

  10. 10
    Merger Model

    Accretion/dilution

    Merger Model Accretion Dilution: Does the Deal Add EPS?

  11. 11
    Football Field

    Valuation summary

    Football Field Valuation Chart: Show All Methods at Once

  12. 12
    Revolver

    Cash sweep

    Revolver Cash Sweep Model: Balance Sheet Plug Explained

  13. 13
    Circularity

    Interest loops

    Circular Reference Financial Model: Resolve Interest Loops

  14. 14
    Monte Carlo DCF

    Probabilistic value

    Monte Carlo DCF: Simulate a Full Valuation Distribution

  15. 15
    APV

    Adjusted present value

    Adjusted Present Value APV: Value Changing Leverage

  16. 16
    Pro Forma

    Adjusted financials

    Pro Forma Adjustment: Normalize Earnings for Valuation

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