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Taking the fear out of financial statements.(credit column)

Business Credit

| June 01, 2009 | Carr, Matthew | COPYRIGHT 2009 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

There's a lot to be afraid of in this economy as defaults, delinquencies and insolvencies are on the rise. Markets, both globally and domestically, continue to sputter and sink, placing greater emphasis on the ability of credit managers to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of potential customers. More and more, financial professionals are seeking out means to enhance their analysis toolbox. Fortunately, as the recession squeezes overhead, the variety of tools available that credit managers can utilize to create a detailed snapshot of their existing or potential customers are being more often discussed. One of the most interesting, and potentially insightful, is a ...

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