A Common Factor Identified as an Issue in Both the HIH

question 8

Multiple Choice

A common factor identified as an issue in both the HIH and Enron collapses was:

• A) Deficiencies in the audit process
• B) Over reliance on complex financial instruments
• C) Lack of board independence
• D) None of the above

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