In the Z Score Model for Private fiRms, the Z

question 16

Essay

In the Z score model for private firms, the Z score is calculated as Z = 0.717 (Net Working Capital/Total Assets) + 0.847 (Accumulated Retained Earnings/Total Assets) +3.10 (EBIT/Total Assets) + 0.420 (Book Value of Equity/Total Liabilities) +0.998 (Sales/Total Assets).You are part owner of a private firm, which will start to make losses.To help pay the bills, the firm considers taking out an additional loan.What do you expect to happen to the firm's Z score?

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