Encoursa Accounting CPE Podcast

The Rise and Fall of WorldCom

Earn CPE for this Episode here: The Rise and Fall of WorldComInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron
Episode DescriptionWorldCom quickly went from a small unknown entity to a giant player in the telecommunications industry in the 1990's. The pressure from their aggressive growth strategy paved way to a massive accounting scandal that culminated in one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will walk through the meteoric rise of WorldCom and the story of the employees who discovered an accounting fraud so large that it brought the whole company down. 

Mission Critical Leadership with Jon Lokhorst

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Mission Critical LeadershipInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron
Episode DescriptionJon Lokhorst demonstrates the career path of a leader, through the accounting and leadership roles he held earlier in his career, to the speaking and coaching experiences he delivers now. In this episode, learn what it means to be a Mission-Critical Leader, and the four directions of leadership. Be inspired to pursue your mission with your best leadership.
Download the first chapter for free from Jon's book: https://www.missioncriticalleadership.com/
Financial Management Article by JonArticle on Jon about Making the Business Case

Empowering Accounting Teams Through Professional Development

Earn CPE for this Episode here: Empowering Accounting TeamsInaugural Episode (1 Free CPE): Revisiting Enron
Episode DescriptionProfessional development is far too often looked at as a compliance exercise. The best accounting teams and professionals look at professional development as an exciting opportunity to advance their careers and positively impact their company and profession. This podcast episode will discuss the benefits of professional development, the three ways professionals learn best and the best way to set up a professional development plan.  

Revisiting Enron - How the Accounting World Got Turned Upside Down

Earn 1 Free CPE for this Episode here: Revisiting Enron
Episode DescriptionIn August 2000, the Enron stock price reached an all-time high and the company ranked 5th on the Fortune 500 list. Just one year later, Enron became, at that time, the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history. In this podcast episode, we will look at how Enron exploited accounting tactics, some even legal, to inflate their revenue by over 1,500%, hide billions in debt, and trick most of the business world into believing they were one of the strongest companies in the world. 
We will also walk through the significant regulatory changes in the accounting industry in the aftermath of the Enron scandal. 
Episode Sources:KPRC Houston (News Headline), 2001 - Enron Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjqgdggnlfo&ab_channel=KPRC2Click2Houston
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Alex Gibney, 2005