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Welcome to the Match Point Accounting blog – where we offer expert insights and commentary on all things finance. From cash flow and financial models to dealing with banks, and aligning business strategies to financial goals, we aim to provide valuable perspectives for business owners and leadership teams alike — clear, actionable insights grounded in decades of real-world experience.

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Using Financial and Operational KPIs in Your Business

Written By Colin Napier

Balance Sheet Basics Every Business Owner Should Know

Written By Colin Napier
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Don’t Go With the Flow When It Comes To Cashflow

Written By Colin Napier
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How To Know if Your Business is Financially Resilient

Written By Colin Napier
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Case Study: A CFO’s Strategy for a Wholesaler’s Success

Written By Colin Napier
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Working Capital and Its Impact on Cash Flow

Written By Colin Napier
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Colin’s Tips to Avoid EOFY Chaos and Get Ahead for Next Year

Written By Colin Napier

Why Ambitious Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Should Have an Advisory Board

Written By Colin Napier
Preparing Your Business for Investment: A CFO's Checklist

Preparing Your Business for Investment: A CFO’s Checklist

Written By Colin Napier

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Financial Management and Reporting

Are you experiencing revenue leakage due to broken processes? Need reliable monthly reporting packs for the board? Our contract CFO services can streamline your processes, provide access to figures and forecasts, identify and mitigate risk, and build meaningful, measurable finance strategies aligned to business goals.
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Strategic Financial Advisory

Planning a sale, purchase, exit or M&A? Running up against complex accounting problems? Our expert strategic advice, analysis and reporting unlocks the story behind the numbers, so you can make the right moves at the right time, while minimising risk and maximising value.
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Strategy Planning & Risk Advisory

Our outsourced CFOs will develop a business strategy that allows you to be confident in your financial decisions and capitalise on growth opportunities. We can also comprehensively audit and advise your business on risk management.
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Board Advisory

If high-level questions around commercial finance regularly come up during board or advisory panel meetings, it might be time to bring a wise financial head into the room. Our founder Colin Napier is a seasoned CFO and career accountant who can bring ongoing value to your discussions.
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