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They shouldn't, says Kent D. Fairfield, a New Jersey-based consultant. Using a facilitator is sometimes the best way of getting the best business results. For global investment growth to continue, however, there must be financial statement comparability between U.S. and foreign businesses, says Brian B. Stanko, a certified public accountant who teaches at Loyola University Chicago. The right way to buy a car, and whether temporary workers might be ripe for unionization, are the topics of our regular columns. Our regular Environmental Update and Quarterly Outlook columns round out our summer offerings.