Board structure changes after accounting fraud: the case of Schneider Electric
Publication date: 29 June 2021
Issue publication date: 24 August 2021
Abstract
Theoretical basis
The impact of corporate governance on internal controls and quality of financial disclosures.
Research methodology
Analysis of a real financial fraud event for a non-US multinational corporation. The case relies on accessing and analyzing annual reports for the firm, both before and after the fraud. Additional information on industry governance characteristics are provided in the case itself so that students can compare the firm to the industry.
Case overview/synopsis
This business case is centered on the analysis of Schneider Electric, a French multinational corporation, which had to restate their financial statements in 2011 because of accounting fraud. Following this event, Schneider undertook major changes in their board structure to improve internal control mechanisms. This pedagogical business case familiarizes students with international differences in ownership and board structure and emphasizes potential corporate governance changes after financial statement fraud.
Complexity academic level
Managerial finance, corporate finance, international finance, auditing. This case is more appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
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Acknowledgements
Disclaimer. This case is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case was compiled from published sources.
Citation
Millet-Reyes, B. and Uddin, N. (2021), "Board structure changes after accounting fraud: the case of Schneider Electric", , Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 406-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/TCJ-04-2019-0036
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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