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I need assistance in pointing out the two most important differences between not-for-profit and for-profit firms. Use the attached PPT presentation to prepare at least one paragraph on these differences.

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This explains the difference between Financial management of not-for-profit and for-profit firms

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Ownership and Goal:
Profit firms are meant for running business for profits and have clear ownership structure and Owners exercise control through voting. Their main goal is to maximize the shareholder's wealth.
Not-for profit firms operate for ...

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