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How a Titan Came Undone.

Authors :
Barnes, Julian E.
Barnett, Megan
Schmitt, Christopher H.
Lavelle, Marianne
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 3/18/2002, Vol. 132 Issue 8, p26. 8p. 11 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Analyzes how energy company Enron Corp. imploded financially and declared bankruptcy. History of the company and origins of its questionable accounting practices through use of off-the-books financing deals; Partnerships that Enron entered into in order to inflate earnings and hide debt; Frivolous expenses of Enron employees; Attempts by Enron to expand into wind power, high-speed Internet, paper, metals, and other areas; Financial losses of betrayed investors; Outlook for an attempted recovery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
132
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
6302251