Accounting Fraud

‘The Smartest Guys in the Room’ by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind chronicles the rise and collapse of Enron, once a Wall Street darling. The book delves into the complex financial practices that masked the company’s true financial state, the toxic corporate culture, and the key figures who created and perpetuated the fraud. It reveals how Enron’s fall exposed systemic flaws in the business and accounting world, leading to sweeping reforms.

Insider view of Enron’s rise and fall, exposing deep corporate corruption.