What did we learn in this journey of 18 episode?

What are the things to be taken care og while investing?

What are Financial Shenanigans?

Why is it done? Why investors are not able to catch them?

I hope you got answers of the above questions in the 17 previous episodes. This is a concluding episode, summarizing all the learnings from the book and the 17 episodes.

Join in !!

Discover how companies can use non-standard metrics to paint a rosy picture of their performance and why it's crucial for investors to exercise vigilance.

Explore how to dissect the true growth rates of businesses post-acquisition and decipher the nuances of organic growth calculations, the world of corporate deception and gain insights into how management can inflate earnings while crossing ethical boundaries.

Join me on this enlightening journey through the intricate web of financial manipulation!!

Join me to take a dive deep into the world of corporate acquisitions and the deceptive techniques used to manipulate cash flow from operations.

Discover the stories of Tyco, WorldCom, and others and learn how they inflated CFFO through accounting maneuvers. We'll also explore the cautionary tales of Softbank and treehouse.

Tune in to uncover the truth behind the numbers and gain valuable insights into financial transparency!!

Join me to delve into the art of artificially inflating revenue and earnings, unmasking the deceptive tactics employed by companies before and after sealing the deals.

Explore how accounting wizardry and creative maneuvers can distort financial statements, leaving investors and regulators in the dark. Discover real-world examples and gain insights into the fascinating yet treacherous terrain of acquisition accounting.

Don't miss the eye-opening journey through the intricacies of corporate finance!!

Join me in this thrilling episode as we delve deeper into the world of financial shenanigans.

Discover how struggling companies employ clever tactics to convince investors that all is well, even when the numbers tell a different story.

From manipulating accounts receivable to concealing profitability issues, we'll unveil the tricks of the trade that you need to watch out for.

Tune in and sharpen your financial detective skills!

This episode discusses the importance of scrutinizing metrics to ensure transparency and avoid misleading information.

It covers three categories of surrogates: revenue, earnings, and cash flow, providing examples of how companies use these surrogates to present a more favorable image of their performance.

Listeners are urged to be skeptical, assess sustainability, and look beyond surface metrics to understand a company's true financial health in the complex kingdom of finance.

Join me in the thrilling world of financial intrigue on "Exploring Finance with Prashant." In the latest episode, we delve into the mesmerizing parallels between the high-stakes dance reality show "Dance India Dance" and the financial tactics employed by businesses.

Discover the four unsustainable strategies used by Indian companies to enhance their operating cash flow, and learn how to identify them.

Get ready to uncover the secrets behind corporate financial shenanigans!