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Abstract

This is part of a case series. This case revolves around a real company, students can follow the dialogue between the British MPs performing their inquiry and the auditors implicated in the company's collapse in 2019. The topics covered are ones which give rise to difficulties in practice, namely the assessment of the likelihood that a company can continue as a going concern and why. These topics are relevant to all large companies.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
London

Featured company

Thomas Cook Group plc
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
GBP 9,376,000,000
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Travel agency

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Abstract

This is part of a case series. This case revolves around a real company, students can follow the dialogue between the British MPs performing their inquiry and the auditors implicated in the company's collapse in 2019. The topics covered are ones which give rise to difficulties in practice, namely the assessment of the likelihood that a company can continue as a going concern and why. These topics are relevant to all large companies.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2018.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
London

Featured company

Thomas Cook Group plc
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
GBP 9,376,000,000
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Travel agency

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