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Financial shenanigans pulls back the curtain on the current climate of accounting fraud. Most companies leave telltale signs of their fraudulent behavior, but auditors and analysts must be independent, imaginative, and skeptical in. As a result, investors are often tricked into believing that a companys earnings are stronger, cash flow more robust, and balance sheet position more secure than really the case. Aug 06, 2010 i recently interviewed howard schilit, author of financial shenanigans. Founder and ceo of financial shenanigans detection group, llc. Im excited to be here for two days, the latenight host and celebrity superfan. I recently finished reading the third edition of financial shenanigans. Graduated from northern michigan university with a bachelors degree in communications. Shifting current expenses to a later or earlier period.
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