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Enron

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The Fall of Enron: Deception and Collapse

This chapter examines the complex and unethical financial practices that led to Enron's downfall, particularly focusing on the use of off-balance-sheet entities and the company's growing debt crisis. As the SEC's investigation intensifies, desperate measures are taken by leadership to secure financing, ultimately culminating in a catastrophic bankruptcy. The narrative also highlights significant events and figures surrounding Enron’s collapse, illustrating the pervasive corporate irresponsibility and the devastating impact on employees and investors.

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