Incoming SA - do I need to know how to build models from scratch?

Incoming SA and never took an accounting class in my life. Just did a few of the WSO modeling courses and now I feel comfortable filling out models on templates. Do I need to know how to build 3-statement and LBO and DCF models completely from scratch? Is that useful prep for MF PE modeling tests?

 

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