Rising Risk: Accounting Shenanigans and Alternative Investments
CFA Institute
AUGUST 9, 2019
The next crash may unearth accounting scandals to rival those of Enron and WorldCom, says Sebastien Canderle.
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Accounting Matters: Standard Setters Weigh Goodwill Changes
CFA Institute
MARCH 30, 2020
The complexities of accounting for intangible assets and goodwill are not conducive to a quick fix.
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