Enronitis

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Definition: Enronitis


Enronitis


Full Definition of Enronitis


Slang term, used to attribute a decline in the stock price to poor or improper accounting methods. The term is derived from the Enron scandal in 2001, where Enron was forced to file for bankruptcy due to the company’s accounting problems.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Enronitis are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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