The Enron Scandal: Sarbanes-Oxley ActHow one company’s epic collapse created a new era of accountability.

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Rules Written in Blood

The Enron scandal was one of the largest corporate frauds in history. Executives hid billions in debt and lied about profits, leading to the company's spectacular implosion. This deception wiped out thousands of jobs and pensions, shaking public trust in financial markets. The fallout was so severe it forced the U.S. government to create the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, holding executives personally responsible for their company's financial reports to prevent such a massive lie from ever happening again.