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7 Red Flags That Prove a Company Is Cooking Its Books

What if the biggest, most respected companies in the world were lying to you? Enron. WorldCom. Lehman Brothers. All giants. All frauds. And the scariest part? Most investors had no idea until it was too late. In this video, we break down the seven red flags that prove a company is cooking its books—manipulating financial statements to hide losses, inflate profits, and deceive investors. By the end, you'll know exactly what to look for to protect your money.
We explain each red flag in plain English, with real examples from the biggest accounting frauds in history. No jargon, no fluff—just the truth about how companies cheat and how you can spot it before you lose everything.
What You'll Learn:
• Red Flag #1: Revenue growing faster than cash flow (the Enron trick)
• Red Flag #2: Constantly changing accounting methods (hiding losses)
• Red Flag #3: Unusual or complex business structures (3,000+ subsidiaries)
• Red Flag #4: Executives selling large amounts of stock (insider warning)
• Red Flag #5: Aggressive revenue recognition (counting sales too early)
• Red Flag #6: Growing accounts receivable (fake sales, no cash)
• Red Flag #7: Frequent restatements of earnings (pattern of "mistakes")
• Real examples: Enron, WorldCom, Lehman Brothers
• How to protect yourself and spot fraud before it's too late
The Bottom Line:
Financial statements are only as honest as the people who create them. When billions are at stake, the temptation to cheat is enormous. But by knowing these seven red flags, you can spot trouble early, protect your investments, and avoid becoming a victim.
💬 Have you ever spotted a red flag in a company's financials? Share your experience in the comments.
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