Curtis Created His Own Restaurant Equipment Company, Supplying the Greater

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Curtis created his own restaurant equipment company, supplying the greater Denver area, five years ago. Until now, he has never worried about instituting a formal control system. Now, after the Great Recession, he is facing more cost-conscious restaurant owners. He has decided that a formal control system is needed. The first step Curtis should take is

• A) draw up a formal organization chart.
• B) talk to his banker to set financial goals.
• C) devise a set of clear performance standards.
• D) design an accident report form so that he can keep accurate records of all accidents that occur.

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Future Value

The value of an investment at a specified date in the future, considering factors like interest rates and time.

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