Workflow application to FI

hi,experts,
  As I know , wolkflow can be  used  for parking document , payment release and something for asset change  in FI . Expect these, what can workflow bring to FI?  Because some one told me , FI don't need workflow . I don't know how to explain this .So , please show me the magical workflow in FI .
   Thanks

[Check this link|http://workflowgenie.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115&Itemid=45]
I hope this might help you
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