The Trigger Event That Led to the Disclosure of the Scandal

question 29

Multiple Choice

The trigger event that led to the disclosure of the scandal at Parmalat was:

• A) Almost €4 billion of company funds that were supposed to be held in an account at Bank of America did not exist
• B) The company stuffed the channels with product that it eventually was not purchased by customers
• C) Parmalat officers violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• D) The company sold sour milk

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