Unmasking WorldCom: Deceit and Discovery

This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the WorldCom financial scandal, detailing the deceptive accounting practices that misled stakeholders about the company's real financial status. It emphasizes the critical role of an internal auditor who uncovered financial irregularities, as well as the importance of critical thinking and questioning in the face of corporate fraud. The narrative draws parallels to contemporary issues surrounding misinformation and the need for vigilance in evaluating emerging technologies.