A company takes a $100 asset write-down. Walk through the three statements (40% tax rate).

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IS: the $100 non-cash impairment reduces EBT by $100; with a 40% tax shield, NI falls by $60. CFS: start at NI −$60, add back the $100 write-down (non-cash).

A company takes a $100 asset write-down. Walk through the three statements (40% tax rate).

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