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Question - Use the WorldCom Scandal (2002) accounting/finance fraud case, please look up for reliable sources online; in other words, search for information about the WorldCom Scandal on the web to complete the questions and cited reference. Use a narrative report that attempts to incorporate the following questions rather than merely responding to each question.

1. Briefly identify and describe the fraud or situation. Describe the type of fraud, what happened, the people involved, and the resolution (if known).

2. Discuss the victim organization, how the fraud was initially concealed, and why you think the ethical situation occurred in the first place.

3. Discuss different people involved, how each perpetrated and/or responded to the fraud (i.e., actively condone, whistleblower), and why you think those individuals responded in that manner.

4. Discuss the most effective way(s) to deter this type of fraud in the future.

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