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The 4 Finance-Related Areas Where Businesses Need the Most HelpFrom accounts receivable to cash forecasting, Mr. Finance Fix-it tells how he gets the job done.

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This story appears in theAugust 2015issue of狗万官方.Subscribe »

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Q: What are the first repairs you make when hired as CFO?

A:Despite every business owner's belief that no one can operate their company quite like they do, the issues I first tackle with each new job have been remarkably similar, no matter the company's size or industry. When I break out my financial toolbox, it's usually to address any or all of the following.

1. Financial statements

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