Hertz Restatement Reveals Depth of Control Issues
Image: As Hertz investigated a handful of accounting anomalies that would lead to restatement, the list of accounting and internal control problems ballooned considerably—but that’s all in the past. The company has updated its SEC filings, correcting accounting errors dating back to 2011. “Today’s filings are an important step forward, ...
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