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In this episode, we explore the shocking rise and fall of Enron, the energy giant that became synonymous with corporate greed and corruption. We break down the complex web of accounting fraud, insider manipulation, and executive greed that led to one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. Learn about the key players—Kenneth Lay, Jeffrey Skilling, and Andrew Fastow—and their roles in deceiving investors, employees, and regulators. Discover how the collapse of Enron not only destroyed billions of dollars in wealth but also forever changed corporate governance and financial regulations.
We’ll also discuss the human cost of the scandal, from employees losing their life savings to the downfall of auditing firm Arthur Andersen. Tune in to uncover how one company’s ambition spiraled into the ultimate cautionary tale of corporate greed.

• The Rise of Enron
• How Enron became a major energy and trading giant.
• Key Players
• The roles of CEO Kenneth Lay, CFO Andrew Fastow, and COO Jeffrey Skilling.
• Accounting Fraud
• How Enron manipulated its financials using mark-to-market accounting and shell companies.
• The Role of Auditors
• Arthur Andersen's involvement and their eventual downfall.
• Impact on Employees and Shareholders
• How the scandal affected thousands of employees and investors.
• Collapse and Bankruptcy
• The unraveling of Enron’s fraudulent empire.
• Legal Consequences
• Criminal charges and convictions against the key figures.
• Long-Term Implications
• How the Enron scandal changed financial regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act).

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