Event: Enron scandal

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Sporting films ‘affirm American Dream myth’

Hollywood sports films have played a crucial role in affirming the myth of the American Dream in times of crisis and upheaval in the US, a new book contends.

world

Terror attacks top last 15 years' online news searches

Banking ethics - Regulatory excuses just don’t wear

business

Pharma industry ‘faces challenge’

business

1 in 5 companies audited by 'old firm' employee

business

Chairman Geaney quits before facing investors

WorldCom scandal 'may be tip of the iceberg'

WorldCom's €5.53bn accounting scandal could be the "tip of the iceberg," an expert in commercial fraud litigation has suggested.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

Huge accounting fraud feared at WorldCom

An investigation by US telecommunications giant WorldCom’s board of directors uncovered nearly $3.8bn (€3.83bn) in improperly booked expenses, the company said, revealing what appears to be among the largest cases ever of accounting fraud.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

Arthur Andersen guilty of obstruction of justice

Arthur Andersen was convicted today of obstruction of justice by shredding Enron-related documents.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

Anderson UK to join forces with Ernst & Young

Andersen UK's corporate recovery practice is to join forces with rival Ernst & Young.

Wed, 01 May, 2002

Andersen's future still uncertain despite job cuts

Arthur Andersen LLP announced plans to lay off 7,000 employees yesterday, and analysts said that if it survives the Enron scandal, it will be as a shadow of its former self.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2002

Andersen to cut 6,000 US jobs - report

Andersen is poised to cut up to 6,000 US jobs, according to reports.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2002

Arthur Andersen indicted in Enron scandal

A US federal grand jury today indicted the Arthur Andersen accounting firm in the Enron scandal, the first criminal charges in the biggest bankruptcy in the US.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2002

Accounting giant warned of criminal charges in Enron scandal

United States government prosecutors have warned accounting giant Arthur Andersen it faces criminal charges over the Enron scandal, it emerged today.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2002

Enron scandal: Pressure growing on Bush

Pressure was today growing on US President George W Bush as he faces his first political scandal following the biggest corporate bankruptcy in history.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2002