The bombshell report accusing GE of 'Enronesque' fraud is just the latest in the company's long history of accounting controversies

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The bombshell report accusing GE of 'Enronesque' fraud is just the latest in the company's long history of accounting controversies
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GE has plenty of accounting controversy over the years, from SEC investigations to a bond trader that cost the conglomerate $350 million.

The recent report by Harry Markopolos alleging fraud by General Electric is the latest in a legacy of accounting controversies the company has faced. Here are a few of the accounting issues GE has run into over the years, from SEC investigations to a mismanaged investment bank that cost the conglomerate $350 million. Watch GE trade live here.

The recent report by Harry Markopolos alleging fraud by General Electric is the latest in a legacy of accounting controversies the company has faced. Here are a few of the accounting issues GE has run into over the years, from SEC investigations to a mismanaged investment bank that cost the conglomerate $350 million. Watch GE trade live here.

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