Misleading Accounting Practices

Misleading Accounting Practices unveils the deceptive world of accounting fraud, where manipulated financial statements can devastate a company's financial health and mislead investors. This true crime exploration in the finance world highlights how seemingly minor false entries can snowball into major scandals, leading to SEC enforcement, reputational damage, and even financial ruin. The book emphasizes the critical understanding of deceptive techniques, motivations behind fraudulent behavior, and the serious repercussions for those involved.

The book uniquely approaches this topic by not only dissecting methods like revenue recognition fraud, expense manipulation and asset overvaluation, but also examining the psychological and organizational factors that drive individuals to commit these financial crimes. By integrating real-world cases with financial data, the book highlights landmark cases that have shaped accounting regulations. Its comprehensive style progresses from fundamental accounting principles to the legal landscape, providing a holistic view of accounting fraud and its impact.

Structured in three parts, the book first introduces core accounting principles and manipulation methods. It then delves into psychological and organizational factors, before finally examining the legal and regulatory landscape, including SEC enforcement. This journey equips readers with the knowledge to identify, understand, and prevent accounting fraud, making it a valuable resource for investors, regulators, and anyone involved in corporate governance.

© 2025 Publifye (ebook ): 9788233978013

traductores : AI

Fecha de lanzamiento

ebook : 20 de febrero de 2025