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Creating value through credit risk mitigation. (Selected Topic).(Brief Article)

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| March 01, 2002 | Raspanti, Thomas M.; Szakal, Eva | COPYRIGHT 2002 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Credit risk mitigation is a proactive management tool designed to enhance revenue growth (in good times and bad) while protecting earnings from surprising, catastrophic loss.

A prominent and wise CFO once said that a credit department serves the company best when bringing in revenue. To fulfill this mission, the credit department's critical ally is risk mitigation.

The nature of American business is changing, and each function--whether core or non-core--is expected to play a strategic role. Generating profitable revenue is at the heart of all strategic activities. It is possible to reduce unacceptable levels of risk from the revenue stream through ...

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