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Final Accounting: Ambition, Greed and the Fall of Arthur Andersen,New
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A withering expos of the unethical practices that triggered the indictment and collapse of the legendary accounting firm.Arthur Andersen's conviction on obstruction of justice charges related to the Enron debacle spelled the abrupt end of the 88yearold accounting firm. Until recently, the venerable firm had been regarded as the accounting profession's conscience. In Final Accounting, Barbara Ley Toffler, former Andersen partnerincharge of Andersen's Ethics & Responsible Business Practices consulting services, reveals that the symptoms of Andersen's fatal disease were evident long before Enron. Drawing on her expertise as a social scientist and her experience as an Andersen insider, Toffler chronicles how a culture of arrogance and greed infected her company and led to enormous lapses in judgment among her peers. Final Accounting exposes the slow deterioration of values that led not only to Enron but also to the earlier financial scandals of other Andersen clients, including Sunbeam and Waste Management, and illustrates the practices that paved the way for the accounting fiascos at WorldCom and other major companies.Chronicling the inner workings of Andersen at the height of its success, Toffler reveals 'the making of an Android,' the peculiar process of employee indoctrination into the Andersen culture; how Androidsboth accountants and consultantslived the mantra 'keep the client happy'; and how internal infighting and 'billing your brains out' rather than quality work became the allimportant goals. Toffler was in a position to know when something was wrong. In her earlier role as ethics consultant, she worked with over 60 major companies and was an internationally renowned expert at spotting and correcting ethical lapses. Toffler traces the roots of Andersen's ethical missteps, and shows the gradual decay of a onceproud culture.Uniquely qualified to discuss the personalities and principles behind one of the greatest shakeups in United States history, Toffler delivers a chilling report with important ramifications for CEOs and individual investors alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Final Accounting'? A: The main theme of 'Final Accounting' is the exploration of unethical practices that led to the downfall of the Arthur Andersen accounting firm, focusing on a culture of greed and arrogance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Final Accounting'? A: The author of 'Final Accounting' is Barbara Ley Toffler, who was a former partner at Arthur Andersen and an expert in ethics and responsible business practices.
- Q: What type of book is 'Final Accounting'? A: 'Final Accounting' is a non-fiction book that serves as an exposé of the ethical failures within Arthur Andersen and the broader implications for the accounting industry.
- Q: How many pages does 'Final Accounting' have? A: 'Final Accounting' contains 288 pages, providing a comprehensive look into the internal workings of Arthur Andersen.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', implying it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state.
- Q: When was 'Final Accounting' published? A: 'Final Accounting' was published on April 13, 2004.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Final Accounting'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the ethical missteps of Arthur Andersen, the culture that contributed to its demise, and insights into corporate ethics and responsibility.
- Q: Is 'Final Accounting' suitable for professionals in the accounting field? A: 'Final Accounting' is highly suitable for accounting professionals, as it provides critical lessons on ethics and the importance of integrity in business practices.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Final Accounting'? A: 'Final Accounting' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: Can 'Final Accounting' serve as a resource for business ethics courses? A: 'Final Accounting' can serve as a valuable resource for business ethics courses, offering real-world examples of ethical failures and their consequences.