Model Depreciation, Interest, Dividends, and Retained Earnings

This video covers the following learning objectives:

1. Model Depreciation using the straight-line method.
2. Integrate Depreciation into the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
3. Calculate and model Interest Expense using a debt schedule.
4. Link Interest Expense to the income statement and analyze its effect on net income.
5. Calculate Dividends Paid based on a payout ratio and link to the financing section of the cash flow statement.
6. Forecast Retained Earnings using a dynamic schedule.
7. Connect all four components (depreciation, interest, dividends, and retained earnings) to build a fully integrated 3-statement model.