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Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding

Find out why the treasury method affects FDSO & how convertible securities impact your dilution calculations. Step-by-step walkthrough of in-the-money…
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Deferred Taxes

Learn how deferred taxes work with practical examples & templates. Calculate DTL vs DTA, track NOL changes, and understand tax…
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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

See complex tax modeling scenarios with the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and learn when this 20% parallel tax system kicks…
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Net Operating Losses (NOL)

See how tax losses can save millions with NOL carryforwards in our step-by-step guide. Features real examples, model templates &…
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Taxable Income

Learn how to properly calculate taxable income by understanding the differences between cash vs. accrual accounting and federal vs. state…
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Depreciation Expense

Learn how to calculate and split depreciation expense between new and existing assets, with clear examples and templates for both…
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Equity Investments

Learn how to model equity investments with real-world examples and downloadable templates. Perfect your financial forecasting skills with expert guidance…
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Payment-in-Kind (PIK)

Discover how Payment-in-Kind (PIK) works in LBO financing with practical examples and schedules. See how PIK interest provides debt service…
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Interest Expense & Preferred Dividends

Build financial models faster with proven templates for calculating debt interest expense & preferred dividends. See step-by-step breakdowns of LIBOR…
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Revolver & Cash Sweep

Learn how to model cash sweep & revolver repayments in financial models. See how excess cash calculations impact debt service…
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Debt Balance Projections

Discover proven debt & preferred stock balance projection strategies with real examples. See how mandatory repayment, optional redemption & revolving…
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Debt Characteristics

Learn how to model debt characteristics in financial models, from amortization schedules to interest rates. See real examples of revolving…
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