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

The 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 role of the Securities and Exchange Commission's full disclosure system, the telecoms sector meltdown, and the accounting scandals. It also traces the remarkable market recovery and the resumption of finance growth in America.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 2006, this book delves into the collapse of the Enron Corp. and other financial scandals that emerged in the aftermath of the market downturn in 2000. Part 1 provides a review of the market boom and bust that preceded Enron's collapse, followed by a detailed account of the company's growth and the events that ultimately led to its dramatic failure. Part 2 explores the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission's full disclosure system in corporate governance and the crucial role of accountants in this system. Part 3 examines the meltdown in the telecoms sector and the accounting scandals that surfaced. Part 4 follows the remarkable market recovery that followed the financial scandals and the resumption of finance's growth in America.

Weight: 1430g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032161228