I'm working through Pearl and Rosenblaum now and in their sample DCF, the assumptions for Days Sales Outstanding are per the image attached, or linked below.
Shouldn't the downside cases have higher days outstanding since shorter DSO's means the company collects cash faster?
Or am I just confused....
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Bump. Can anyone help?
Yes. You're right. Its a type. DSO should be HIGHER for "downside" cases.
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