Creative Accounting Exposed

Worldcom, Enron, Parmalat...a succession of financial scandals has made front page news throughout the world in recent times. In this book the author investigates the origin of creative accounting and explains how and why some companies use these shortcuts to cover different needs. Written in a clear, enjoyable style with a wealth of case studies.

Author: Kenneth A. Loparo
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/27/2008
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780230217706

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2009

About the Author
IGNACIO DE LA TORRE is Professor of Creative Accounting and Academic Director of the Masters in Finance programmes at the IE Business School, Madrid, Spain. He has worked as an equity research analyst in major investment banks and is the author of two previously published books in Spain.