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The management problem involves white-collar crime at Satyam Computers. Auditors from PricewaterhouseCoopers were unable to identify fraud that misrepresented 13,000 employees and proved acts of corruption by Satyam's chairman to enhance business interests through illegal practices. This violated ethical standards and negatively affected stakeholders, despite controls like corporate governance and legal consequences. The accounting scandal overstated Satyam's reported $2 billion in revenue and nonexistent cash balances over many years through involvement in fraudulent activities that somehow went unnoticed.
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The document provides details about Satyam Computers including its founding, growth, achievements, and the 2009 fraud scandal. It describes Ramalinga Raju's role as founder and details his confession to inflating financial reports through fake accounts. It outlines the impacts of the scandal on Satyam, employees, and the Indian economy. The document concludes with recommendations to strengthen internal controls and auditing to prevent future such incidents.
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The Satyam scam was one of India's biggest corporate frauds, where the founder of Satyam Computers, Ramalinga Raju, confessed in 2009 that the company's accounts had been falsified. Raju and others had inflated revenues and profits through fake invoices and bank statements, deceiving investors and auditors. A whistleblower's email exposed the fraud of over $1 billion in inflated cash reserves. Raju and others were found guilty of fraud and sentenced to prison. The scam had major consequences, devastating Satyam and impacting India's economy, IT sector, and corporate governance standards.
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The Satyam scam was one of the largest corporate scams in India. The founder of Satyam Computers, Ramalinga Raju, admitted in 2009 to falsifying the company's accounts over several years, inflating cash balances and revenues. This impacted over 50,000 jobs and damaged India's reputation. Regulatory actions were taken, including appointing a new Satyam board and increasing financial disclosure requirements. The scandal led to reforms like stricter auditing and compliance rules to prevent such frauds in the future.
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The Satyam Scandal involved large scale accounting fraud at Satyam Computers, an Indian IT company. Its founder, Ramalinga Raju, admitted in 2009 to inflating the company's revenues, cash balances, and profits over several years through fake invoices, bank statements, and salary accounts. An investigation found that Raju used over 350 shell companies to divert funds from Satyam for personal real estate investments. The fraud and Raju's confession damaged investor confidence in the Indian IT industry.
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Ramalinga Raju, the former chairman of Satyam Computers, confessed in 2009 to manipulating the company's accounting for years and overstating assets by $1.47 billion. He had created fake bank accounts and salary accounts to inflate Satyam's financial reports. The fraud went undetected by PwC, who had audited Satyam for 9 years. The scandal severely damaged investor trust, India's IT sector, and the country's reputation. It highlighted the need for stronger corporate governance and internal controls to prevent such accounting frauds. Tech Mahindra later acquired Satyam to restore stability.
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The Satyam Computer Services accounting scandal involved intentional manipulation of financial statements by Ramalinga Raju, founder and CEO of Satyam Computer Services. Raju admitted in 2009 that profits and assets were inflated for years. This corporate governance failure and accounting fraud had significant impacts, including new regulations and reforms to improve transparency, audit quality, and board independence in India.
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- Satyam was a major Indian IT company founded in 1987 by Ramalinga Raju that grew to have over 40,000 employees and $2.1 billion in revenue.
- In 2009, Ramalinga Raju resigned as chairman after admitting to a long-running accounting fraud where he had inflated profits and cash balances by over $1 billion.
- The fraud involved creating fake bank accounts and diverting funds to family businesses. It came to light after a whistleblower's email and led to the arrest of Raju and others.
- After the fraud was discovered, Satyam was acquired by Tech Mahindra and continues operations today after a major restructuring.
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- In January 2009, the fraud was revealed when B. Ramalinga Raju, the company chairman, confessed to the fraud in a letter. An investigation found the company had been inflating profits and faking accounts for several years.
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- Satyam was an Indian IT company established in 1987 that grew rapidly but engaged in fraudulent accounting practices.
- In 2008, Satyam attempted to acquire two companies owned by the family of the company founder, raising concerns from independent directors and investors.
- In January 2009, the company founder admitted to inflating profits and cash balances for several years, resulting in one of India's largest corporate scandals.
- The scandal highlighted issues with corporate governance in India and the lack of independence of some directors.
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This document provides an overview of the Satyam scandal case study. It introduces Satyam Computers, which was founded in 1987 and became a public company in 1991. In January 2009, Satyam's chairman Ramalinga Raju resigned and confessed to inflating profits and fudging accounts by over $1 billion. An investigation found that Raju and his brother were the main culprits behind the accounting fraud. After the scandal, the government appointed a new board and Mahindra & Mahindra's Tech Mahindra acquired Satyam. Tech Mahindra later merged with Satyam and aims to double its revenues by 2015 by focusing on key industries.
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The document presents information on the Satyam scam, one of India's largest corporate frauds. It discusses how Satyam's chairman inflated cash balances and profits in financial statements. This led to the resignation of board members and the chairman admitting to the fraud. The fraud impacted perceptions of Indian IT companies and the stock market. The Indian government took steps to save Satyam by appointing a new board and facilitating loans to cover operating costs, while potential acquirers were being sought.
Satyam scam
Ramalinga Raju founded Satyam Computer Services in 1987 and grew it into a large IT company. In 2008, it was revealed that Satyam's accounts had been falsified for years, with profits and cash balances inflated. Raju resigned and admitted to the fraud. An investigation found that around 13,000 employees did not actually exist in order to siphon off funds. Tech Mahindra later acquired Satyam and it is now known as Mahindra Satyam, overseen by a new board and leadership while continuing legal proceedings around the original fraud.
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- Satyam Chairman Ramalinga Raju confessed to inflating profits and fictitious assets totaling over Rs. 7800 crore over many years.
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The Satyam Computer Services scandal involved fraudulent accounting practices by the company. Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman of Satyam, admitted to inflating cash balances, understating liabilities and overstating revenues. This affected over 53,000 employees, shareholders, and India's reputation. Auditors and regulators failed to catch the fraud early. The company was later acquired by Tech Mahindra. The scandal highlighted the need for stronger corporate governance and auditing standards in India.
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The document summarizes the Satyam Computer Services scandal that occurred in 2009 in India. It describes how Satyam's chairman confessed to falsifying the company's accounts, causing its stock price to plummet and putting its 40,000 jobs at risk. The Indian government quickly intervened by appointing a new board and management team to stabilize the company. Key figures like Deepak Parekh and Kiran Karnik worked tirelessly to reassure customers and employees. By April, Tech Mahindra was able to acquire Satyam, completing a successful corporate turnaround.
Satyam fraud
This document summarizes the Satyam fraud scandal that occurred in 2009 in India. It describes how Satyam's founder, B. Ramalinga Raju, confessed to inflating the company's revenues, cash balances, and other financial details by over $1 billion US dollars. As a result of the confession, Satyam's stock price plummeted, investors and employees were impacted, and the company was eventually acquired by Mahindra Group. The scandal shocked the Indian IT industry and had major financial and legal consequences.
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The Satyam corporate fraud involved the founder of Satyam Computers, B. Ramalinga Raju, falsely reporting $1.47 billion in assets that did not exist. Raju and others were arrested for fraud, conspiracy, and violating insider trading laws. The scam had major impacts, including dragging down stock market indices and reducing Satyam's stock price significantly. After the scam, Mahindra group acquired Satyam and it was later merged with Tech Mahindra.
Satyam Fiasco
Raju's letter summarizes accounting fraud at Satyam, inflating cash balances by $1 billion and revenues/profits over several years. He apologizes to shareholders for the deception. The aborted acquisition of Maytas, his family's firms, was an attempt to cover the fraud but failed when investors objected. Raju resigns and faces legal consequences for his actions that misled shareholders and stakeholders of Satyam.
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- In 2009, Ramalinga Raju resigned as chairman after admitting to a long-running accounting fraud where he had inflated profits and cash balances by over $1 billion.
- The fraud involved creating fake bank accounts and diverting funds to family businesses. It came to light after a whistleblower's email and led to the arrest of Raju and others.
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- Satyam Company Services Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and became a major Indian IT company, but was engaged in fraudulent accounting practices between 2000-2008.
- The company fraudulently recorded fictitious revenues of Rs. 5118 crore through 7561 fake invoices, and recorded fake bank balances of Rs. 5040 crore.
- In January 2009, the fraud was revealed when B. Ramalinga Raju, the company chairman, confessed to the fraud in a letter. An investigation found the company had been inflating profits and faking accounts for several years.
Satyam scam - corporate governance
Satyam Computers was founded in 1987 and converted to a public company in 1992. It offered IT services across sectors and was India's 4th largest software company. However, in 2009, its chairman B. Ramalinga Raju resigned after admitting to a corporate accounting fraud. He had inflated cash and bank balances, understated liabilities, and overstated debtors to mislead investors and acquire his family's companies. This led to investigations for breach of trust, cheating, and falsification of records. Reforms are needed in auditing practices, corporate governance laws, and oversight by independent directors to prevent such frauds in the future.
Satyam scam
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. is an Indian IT consulting firm that was founded in 1987 and went public in 1992. It grew significantly through the 2000s, becoming one of India's largest outsourcing companies. However, in 2009 it was revealed that the chairman had committed a $1 billion accounting fraud, overstating cash and profits over several years. This scandal badly damaged the company and led to investigations, management changes, and talks of a strategic investor taking it over.
Satyam scam
Satyam Scam
- Satyam was an Indian IT company established in 1987 that grew rapidly but engaged in fraudulent accounting practices.
- In 2008, Satyam attempted to acquire two companies owned by the family of the company founder, raising concerns from independent directors and investors.
- In January 2009, the company founder admitted to inflating profits and cash balances for several years, resulting in one of India's largest corporate scandals.
- The scandal highlighted issues with corporate governance in India and the lack of independence of some directors.
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This document provides an overview of the Satyam scandal case study. It introduces Satyam Computers, which was founded in 1987 and became a public company in 1991. In January 2009, Satyam's chairman Ramalinga Raju resigned and confessed to inflating profits and fudging accounts by over $1 billion. An investigation found that Raju and his brother were the main culprits behind the accounting fraud. After the scandal, the government appointed a new board and Mahindra & Mahindra's Tech Mahindra acquired Satyam. Tech Mahindra later merged with Satyam and aims to double its revenues by 2015 by focusing on key industries.
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The document presents information on the Satyam scam, one of India's largest corporate frauds. It discusses how Satyam's chairman inflated cash balances and profits in financial statements. This led to the resignation of board members and the chairman admitting to the fraud. The fraud impacted perceptions of Indian IT companies and the stock market. The Indian government took steps to save Satyam by appointing a new board and facilitating loans to cover operating costs, while potential acquirers were being sought.
Satyam scam
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Satyam scam
Satyam was a major Indian IT company that engaged in a major accounting scandal in 2009. The company chairman, B. Ramalinga Raju, admitted to inflating the company's cash balances, revenues, and profits over several years. This resulted in a loss of billions of dollars in shareholder wealth. In response, the government took over Satyam's board and launched investigations by multiple regulators. Eventually, Tech Mahindra acquired Satyam to restore investor confidence and provide stability to employees. New rules on corporate governance and oversight were also introduced in the aftermath of the Satyam fraud scandal.
Satyam scam...a shame in indian corporate it world
The document summarizes the Satyam accounting scandal that occurred in 2009 in India. Key points:
- Satyam Chairman Ramalinga Raju confessed to inflating profits and fictitious assets totaling over Rs. 7800 crore over many years.
- Raju resigned and admitted the accounting fraud was done to prevent a takeover and keep the company growing.
- The fraud involved inflating cash/bank balances, revenues, margins and understating liabilities in financial statements.
- Raju claimed other board members and executives were unaware of the fraud and that he did not personally benefit financially.
- The confession shocked investors and the Indian IT industry, leading to a government-mediated acquisition of Sat
Satyam scam
The Satyam Computer Services scandal involved fraudulent accounting practices by the company. Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman of Satyam, admitted to inflating cash balances, understating liabilities and overstating revenues. This affected over 53,000 employees, shareholders, and India's reputation. Auditors and regulators failed to catch the fraud early. The company was later acquired by Tech Mahindra. The scandal highlighted the need for stronger corporate governance and auditing standards in India.
Corporate Governance cases in India
This document summarizes several major corporate and financial scams that occurred in India between the 1990s and early 2000s. It describes the Satyam scam where founder Byrraju Ramalinga Raju admitted to inflating account books by Rs 8,000 crore. It also summarizes the scams involving Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh, C.R. Bhansali, Sohin Daya, Dinesh Dalmia, Abdul Karim Telgi, Virendra Rastogi, UTI officials, and Sanjay Agarwal, estimating total losses of thousands of crores of rupees in each case through fraudulent activities like siphoning funds, price rigging, and
Satyam scam
The Satyam Scandal involved accounting fraud of over 7,800 crores at Satyam Computers. In January 2009, the company's founder, Ramalinga Raju, confessed to inflating profits and faking accounts for several years. This resulted in a massive stock price drop. An investigation found that for 7 years, financial statements were fabricated and the accounting gap was attempted to be filled through an acquisition. The scandal impacted 50,000 jobs and India's image. New reforms aimed to prevent such frauds through stricter auditing, compliance and corporate governance standards.
Satyam scam
The document summarizes the Satyam scam, one of India's largest corporate frauds. Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman of Satyam Computers, admitted in January 2009 to inflating the company's accounts by over $1 billion USD. An investigation found that Raju had misrepresented financial records and profits to investors and regulators for years. As a result of the fraud being revealed, Satyam's stock price collapsed and the company was removed from stock indices. The scam had widespread negative impacts in India, damaging the country's economic and corporate governance reputation.
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Satyam Computer Services was founded in 1987 and grew to employ nearly 50,000 people serving over 650 clients. In January 2009, its chairman revealed a $1 billion accounting fraud, inflating cash, revenues and profits. This damaged investor confidence and led to Satyam's shares collapsing 73%. It also negatively impacted the reputation of India's IT industry. The fraud was attempted to be concealed through an aborted acquisition deal that would have benefited the chairman's family.
Satyam Scam
The document discusses the Satyam scandal involving its former Chairman Ramalinga Raju. It provides details of the financial irregularities confessed by Raju, including inflated cash and bank balances, non-existent accrued interest, understated liabilities and overstated debtors. Raju claimed that neither he nor the managing director benefited financially and that none of the board members were aware. The document also examines who else could be culpable such as the auditors and regulators. It outlines steps the management could take to rebuild confidence including changing the company name and appointing a new board. Finally, it mentions that Tech Mahindra acquired a 31% stake in Satyam Computer Services for Rs. 1757 crore.
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This document summarizes the Satyam fraud scandal that occurred in 2009 in India. It describes how Satyam's founder, B. Ramalinga Raju, confessed to inflating the company's revenues, cash balances, and other financial details by over $1 billion US dollars. As a result of the confession, Satyam's stock price plummeted, investors and employees were impacted, and the company was eventually acquired by Mahindra Group. The scandal shocked the Indian IT industry and had major financial and legal consequences.
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This presentation discusses the Satyam accounting scandal. It provides background on Satyam, describing it as a large, successful Indian IT company. It then summarizes what happened in the scandal, including the CEO confessing to creating fake invoices of 71.36 billion rupees. The presentation analyzes how the scandal occurred, noting the CEO created the fraud and the auditors from PwC failed to detect fake cash accounts. It raises questions about the roles of investors, the board, government, and accounting standards in preventing such a scandal.
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The document discusses the Satyam Computer Services scam perpetrated by B. Ramalinga Raju, founder and chairman of Satyam Computer Services. Raju admitted to falsifying Satyam's accounts by overstating cash reserves by $1.5 billion. He is currently in jail on charges of fraud, forgery, cheating and embezzlement. The scam impacted investor confidence in India and damaged the country's reputation. It also led to losses for Satyam and questions about the role of its auditor in failing to detect the fraud.
Satyam Scam
The document discusses the Satyam scam that was exposed in 2009 when the chairman admitted to falsifying financial statements.
Some key events:
- In December 2008, Satyam proposed acquisitions that raised debt levels and questions about governance.
- An anonymous email was sent to the board about financial irregularities.
- In January 2009, the chairman resigned and admitted falsifying $1.5 billion in cash reserves.
The scam highlighted failures in corporate governance, auditing, and the role of independent directors. Lessons included the need for stronger oversight of management, more robust auditing practices, and protections for whistleblowers. Regulatory reforms after other corporate scandals also did not prevent this large
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The document summarizes the Satyam accounting scandal that occurred in 2009. It describes how the founder and chairman of Satyam Computers, B. Ramalinga Raju, confessed to tampering with the company's accounts, creating a $1.1 billion fraud. He did this through forging invoices, bills, and financial statements over nine years. The scandal had major consequences, including the arrest of Raju, a drop in Satyam's stock price, and fines imposed on its auditors. Eventually, Tech Mahindra acquired and merged with Satyam to reconstruct the company.
Accounting TheoryNight 5 – SatyamBriefly answer the question.docx
Accounting Theory
Night 5 – Satyam
Briefly answer the questions 1-3:
1. Explain the fraud
a. What was the impact on the financial statements? What accounts were wrong?
b. What journal entries were wrong or omitted?
c. Who took the money and how much?
2. The Audit: Where Did They Go wrong –
a. PW India have to follow PCAOB Audit Standards – this was India?
b. Accounts Receivable: PCAOB standards and India Audit Standards differ little concerning Confirmations. Did PW India do anything wrong? (AU 312.16,312.17,316.28, AS No. 13…India AAS No. 30/SA 505)
c. Finding the Fraud: Under U.S. Standards, what is the auditor’s responsibility to find Fraud? (AU 110 & AU 317)
d. Were there any related party issues and what should PWI have done about them
e. Did PWI control the work outsources appropriately?
3. What about the Corporate Governance Structure and Corporate Culture Allowed the fraud to occur?
4. Just think about this: Did the punishment fit the crime? Are there cultural issues that impact your answer or the punishment
Satyam Fraud: A Case Study of India’s Enron
Veena L. Brown, Brian E. Daugherty, and Julie S. Persellin
ABSTRACT: This case provides students a unique opportunity to examine and reflect
on the challenges of auditing in today’s global environment. Students examine a real-
world billion dollar plus embezzlement and fraud at Satyam Corporation, an
international company based in India and previously trading on the New York Stock
Exchange. The case focuses on auditors’ responsibilities related to obtaining and
evaluating audit evidence, particularly as it relates to confirming cash and receivables.
It also explores the quality control responsibilities related to audit procedures
performed by foreign affiliates of a large international audit firm. The case illustrates
the role of culture in performing an audit in accordance with auditing standards issued
by the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Additionally, case details
provide opportunities for class discussions and foster students’ critical thinking skills on
other auditing topics such as audit risk and planning, related party transactions, tone-
at-the-top, and internal control deficiencies. By using a foreign issuer to explore these
issues, the case highlights both the technical and international challenges of
performing auditing procedures.
Keywords: American Depositary Shares; confirmation process; culture; embezzlement;
foreign issuers; fraud; quality control standards; related parties.
INTRODUCTION
‘‘I
t is with deep regret, and tremendous burden that I am carrying on my conscience, that I
would like to bring the following facts to your notice,’’ and so began the letter written on
January 7, 2009, by B. Ramalinga Raju, then Chairman of Satyam Computer Services
Limited (Satyam), to the Board of Directors, in which he admitted to a billion dollar accounting
fraud, the biggest in India’s corporate history (SEC 2009a). The fraud involved senior off.
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The Satyam case involved a $1.4 billion corporate governance fraud at Satyam, India's fourth largest information technology company. Founder Ramalinga Raju inflated profits and falsified financial records for years before the fraud was uncovered. Key players who bore responsibility included Raju, the CFO, and directors who failed to prevent the fraud despite warning signs. The fraud occurred due to unethical conduct within Satyam's culture and a lack of transparency, with independent directors and auditors failing to properly scrutinize financial statements. The corporate governance failure had major implications, including Satyam losing clients, damage to India's outsourcing industry, and calls for stronger corporate governance regulations in India.
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Satyam Computer Services was an Indian IT company established in 1987 that grew to be the 4th largest IT company in India. In 2009, it was discovered that the founder had falsified the company's accounts for 9 years, overstating revenues and profits. The accounting fraud, valued at $1.1 billion, led to the arrest of the founder. The scandal severely damaged investor confidence and Satyam was acquired by Tech Mahindra. The auditors involved also faced penalties for not detecting the fraud. The scandal highlighted the need for stronger corporate governance and internal controls in Indian companies.
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The Satyam scandal exposed major governance failures. Raju inflated cash balances and profits through fake records. While regulators, auditors, and directors failed to prevent the fraud, some responsibility also lies with management. In response, laws and regulations were strengthened in India regarding auditing, disclosures, and board independence to bolster corporate governance. However, regulations alone cannot ensure integrity, which depends more on management commitment and culture.
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Ramalinga Raju was the founder and chairman of Satyam Computer Services Ltd, one of India's largest IT companies. In 2009, he admitted to falsifying Satyam's accounts for several years, inflating cash balances and profits by over $1 billion. This scandal damaged Satyam and raised questions for India's IT industry. While Raju claimed it began small and grew out of control, his actions were clearly unethical and had huge negative impacts on the company and its employees.
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- 1. Management Problem: The management problem is involved in âwhite-collar crimeâ. The auditors from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWS) were unable to identify the fraud. That leads to issues regarding lack of control on the negative outcomes of fraud that further leads to ethical and social responsibility issues. Such issues are creating problems by stopping investors in future investment on Satyam shares. The following paragraph will justify above issues with the help of literature review. The case study is addressing ethical issues because Satyam is misrepresenting 13,000 employees and proving the act of âcorruptionâ (p.121). Through corruption Satyam is enhancing the business interest by engaging itself in illegal practices. Secondly, Raju has an MBA from Ohio University and knows with clarity what is right and what is wrong. The act of wrong doing knowingly is violating ethical standards. Raju also believed that his questionable behaviour will not be found out while manipulating cash flows thus providing basis for rationalisations for unethical behaviour (p.144). Rajuâs motivation was to keep in touch with the US$50 billion Indian outsourcing industry which let Rajuâs interest stand above all other standards of the organisation (p.145). Therefore, corruption, doing a wrong act knowingly, and rationalisations of unethical behaviour justifies the existence of ethical issues. The case study is also addressing the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the Rajuâs fraudulent actions are negatively affecting the stakeholders of Satyam. Case Study Of Satyam Computers Accounting Scandal The Satyam Computer at the time of the scandal has reported revenue around USD $2 billion. The story of the scandal in a nutshell is, how the Promoter and Chairman of Satyam Computer was overstating earnings over a long period of time purposely to retain confidence of the investors and at the same time, keeping the rein in hand, in a situation, when he did not have a controlling stake in the company. Raju and his family own over 17,500 acres of prime lands in Andhra Pradesh. He has been continuously siphoning away money out of Satyam through Hawala channel, total money taken out of Satyam is expected to be more than Rs. 70,000 crores. It did not happen in a day. Even if we accept that, it was caused by a single person, we should not overlook the following facts.
- 2. The company is listed in all major stock exchanges in India and USA, so it must follow strict adherence to laws and market regulations, such as, SEBI Regulations, Company Laws in India, It also governed by Sarbanes- Oxley Act and SEC in USA. How everything got unnoticed? The profit and the cash balance of the company were overstated. What the Auditors or the Managers and the Staff responsible for maintaining and administering these issues of the company were doing unless they were involved in the conduit? Unfortunately, it appears that there are many control mechanisms and measures like corporate governance, legal consequences, auditors, etc, we much depend upon are not enough, they are not sufficient. Satyam Computer was awarded “Golden Peacock” for Corporate Governance in 2008 by World Council for Corporate Governance. When an accounting fraud involves reporting huge cash balance, which never existed, it is the result with involvement of many fraudulent activities and transactions, such as, sales and cash collected from imaginary customers, sales of fictitious items and many others. How everything got unnoticed even from the auditing standards of Sarbanes-Oxley?