Module I· Earnings Quality & Red FlagsIntermediate
Question
Adjusted EBITDA versus reported EBITDA: what is typically adjusted?
Answer
Adjusted EBITDA normalizes reported EBITDA for non-recurring or non-operating items, but add-backs must be evidenced.
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Seller add-backs are a negotiation document, not truth. Reverse-engineer them against invoices, payroll, contracts, and cash data.