"Over the past several years, I have developed and honed a process that I typically follow when I'm asked to come up with a recommendation for company executives. I start by determining what the end goal of the investment is according to the company decision-makers and make sure that I'm clear on any requirements or limitations. For example, does there need to be a quick ROI or does the investment include an acquisition? I also identify and consider what thresholds exist that might deem the investment too risky. Next, I pull together all the financial statements that are needed for me to make decisions. These can include the company's balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements. Sometimes I need to generate these documents or updated versions of them. In the end, I make sure that I provide several options for the executives to consider."