Financial analysis is one way of detecting fraudulent accounting WorldCom. This case presents two perspectives WorldCom: the company, as seen by security analysts and internal views of the accounting fraud. Is also looking to purchase accounting firm to assess the potential for abuse. Teaching Purpose: To assess the likelihood of accounting risk.
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by David F. Hawkins Source: Harvard Business School 39 pages. Publication Date: January 4, 2005. Prod. #: 105047-HCB-ENG