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Financial Shenanigans (Fourth Edition)

By: Howard M. Schilit, Jeremy Perler, Yoni Engelhart
Narrated by: Scott Pollak
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The best-selling classic from the “Sherlock Holmes of Accounting” - updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.

This fourth edition of the classic guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders of the last 25 years and gives investors the tools they need to detect:

  • Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices
  • The latest tricks companies use to exaggerate revenue and earnings
  • Techniques devised by management to manipulate cash flow as easily as earnings
  • Companies that use misleading metrics to fool investors about their financial performance
  • How companies use acquisitions to hide deterioration in their underlying business

This new edition focuses on the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century and brings you up to date on accounting chicanery in the global markets. Howard Schilit and his team of renowned forensic accounting experts expose financial reporting miscreants and unveil the latest methods companies use to mislead investors. You'll learn everything you need to know to unearth deceptive reporting and avoid costly mistakes.

©2018 Howard M. Schilit (P)2018 McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio

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Navigating the financial Serengeti!

As a financial analyst, this book is indispensable in navigating the financial Serengeti. The shenanigans reinforces the general understanding, of what makes a heathy company… and what does not!
Very useful, highly recommended for all investors and financial analysts alike.
For the uninitiated, the book requires a certain degree of accounting insight, to really give your the bang for the buck.

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