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3. That apart, [the similarities between the former Texan powerhouse and
the Dutch retailer are striking], [from the very bad corporate governance,
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aggressive earnings management and accounting "irregularities" to
auditors whose role must be called into question.]
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11. [Investors applauded long] after [they should have started asking hard
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questions.]
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12. When eventually [they did ask them], [his anger and pride became
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quickly apparent] and [he refused to answer.]
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16. [Most firms that buy in bulk - including such admired retailers as Wal-
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Mart and Tesco - get discounts from suppliers] [if they meet sales targets.]
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18. [The accepted practice is to wait] [until the targets are met.]
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19. [Failing firms, such as nowbankrupt Kmart, food distributor Fleming,
and now Ahold appear to have booked these rebate payments] [before
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they were earned.]
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21. [Although the problems were uncovered, it should have done so much
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Earlier], [says Lynn Turner, a former chief accountant at the SEC.]
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