In One of the Cases in the Textbook, Eddie Antar

question 31

Multiple Choice

In one of the cases in the textbook, Eddie Antar, the CEO of the Crazy Eddie electronic stores in the New Jersey area, took fraud to a higher level. The company started out as a small, family-owned business, but Eddie soon found that he could really clean up by taking his company public and making a fortune off the sale of stock. However, in order to sustain his financial success, he turned to cooking the books. Unfortunately for Eddie, his scheme eventually came to an end. What happened to Eddie Antar?

• A) He fled the country and is still at large.
• B) He repaid the money and was placed on probation.
• C) He was convicted of racketeering and sentenced to prison.
• D) He became a witness for the SEC against his cousin, the CFO, in exchange for a reduced sentence.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been subtracted from total revenues.

Dividend

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders, not considered when calculating earnings per share or dividend distributions.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, representing a claim on a portion of the company's profits and a right to vote on shareholder matters.