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      Question

      Which among the following is a numerical measurement

      that is used to predict the chances of a business going bankrupt in the next two years.
      A KMV Model Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Altman Z Scoring Model Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C FICO Scoring model Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Vantage Score Model Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The Altman Z Score is used to predict the likelihood that a business will go bankrupt within the next two years. The formula is based on information found in the income statement and balance sheet of an organization. The Z score is based on the liquidity, profitability, solvency, sales activity, and leverage of the targeted business. Z Score is a useful metric for an outsider who has access to a company's financial statements. In its original form, the Z score formula is as follows: Z = 1.2A x 1.4B x 3.3C x 0.6D x 0.99E The letters in the formula designate the following measures: A = Working capital / Total assets [ Measures the relative amount of liquid assets] B = Retained earnings / Total assets [Determines cumulative profitability] C = Earnings before interest and taxes / Total assets [measures earnings away from the effects of taxes and leverage] D = Market value of equity / Book value of total liabilities [incorporates the effects of a decline in market value of a company's shares] E = Sales / Total assets [measures asset turnover]

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