Enron

Enron was an American energy, commodities, and services company that engaged in one of the largest corporate frauds in history, leading to its bankruptcy in 2001.

Why it’s in the news: It is referenced in the news as a historical example of a company that used accounting tricks to hide debt, a practice now being compared to actions by major tech companies.

Latest on Enron

• Five tech giants are hiding $1.65tn in AI debt, using the trick that toppled Enron

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