Forensic accounting for fiber optics - Brattle

On behalf of the board of directors for Global Crossing, Brattle examined the business purposes of the company’s fiber optic capacity transactions under indefeasible rights of use; reviewed internal accounting policies and the relevant accounting standards on leases and exchanges of non-monetary assets; and conducted a forensic analysis of the associated accounting records. In addition, Brattle investigated Global Crossing’s pro forma accounting and disclosure.

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