From Enron to Reform: A Financial History of the United States 2001-2004

This book examines the collapse of Enron Corp. and other financial scandals in the wake of the market downturn in 2000, exploring the market book and bust, Enron's growth, the Securities and Exchange Commissions full disclosure system, the telecoms sector meltdown, and the market recovery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, originally published in 2006, delves into the collapse of Enron Corp. and other financial scandals that emerged during the market downturn in 2000. Part 1 provides a comprehensive review of the market boom and bust that preceded Enron's downfall, shedding light on the factors that contributed to its collapse. It then delves into Enron's remarkable growth trajectory and the series of events that ultimately led to its sensational failure. Part 2 examines the role of the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) full disclosure system in corporate governance and the critical role of accountants within that system. Part 3 explores the meltdown in the telecommunications sector and the subsequent accounting scandals that surfaced. Part 4 traces the remarkable market recovery that followed the financial scandals and the resumption of finance's growth in America.

This book, originally published in 2006, delves into the collapse of Enron Corp. and other financial scandals that emerged during the market downturn in 2000. Part 1 provides a comprehensive review of the market boom and bust that preceded Enron's downfall, shedding light on the factors that contributed to its collapse. It then delves into Enron's remarkable growth trajectory and the series of events that ultimately led to its sensational failure. Part 2 examines the role of the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) full disclosure system in corporate governance and the critical role of accountants within that system. Part 3 explores the meltdown in the telecommunications sector and the subsequent accounting scandals that surfaced. Part 4 traces the remarkable market recovery that followed the financial scandals and the resumption of finance's growth in America.

Weight: 1590g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032161211