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The Short-Term Debt Trap: How Near-Term Obligations Threaten Liquidity
In this Sherlock-style investigation, we reveal how even profitable companies can collapse under near-term debt pressure. Real cases like Hyflux and Carillion show why current liabilities deserve forensic scrutiny.
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The Hidden Liability Case: Uncovering Off-Balance-Sheet Debts
The most dangerous debt isn’t on the books. In this Sherlock-style investigation, we uncover off-balance-sheet obligations hidden behind leases, affiliates, and guarantees. What’s not written may sink the company.
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The Bloated Asset Dilemma: Spotting Overvalued Fixed Assets
A balance sheet may gleam with fixed assets, but what lies beneath? Join Holmes and Watson as they investigate idle cranes, delayed impairments, and dangerously inflated asset values. A forensic guide to detecting financial overstatement.
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The Inventory Overload Mystery: When Stock Just Won’t Sell
A company’s warehouse is full, but the revenue chart looks healthy. A forensic deep dive into inventory overload, shrinking turnover, and the tale behind unsold stock. The balance sheet never lies — unless you don’t look hard enough.
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The Case of the Missing Cash: How Working Capital Gets Tied Up
Why do profitable companies run out of cash? Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of working capital—receivables, inventory, and payables—in a witty, forensic finance story. Perfect for finance students, FP&A pros, and investors.
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The EBITDA Enigma: What EBITDA Reveals (and What It Doesn’t)
Explore the mysterious world of EBITDA with Sherlock Holmes. Discover what this popular metric reveals—and what it cleverly conceals. A must-read for finance students, investors, and FP&A detectives.
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The Profitability Illusion: Net Income vs. Cash Flow Discrepancies
A company shows record profits — but the cash is missing. In this Sherlock-style forensic case, uncover how net income can lie and why cash flow reveals the truth. Featuring red flags, real cases, and timeless accounting wisdom.
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Case File II: The Curious Cases of Capital, Cash, and Creative Accounting
Five financial mysteries await the daring sleuth. From suspicious EBITDA to vanishing free cash flow, investigate corporate trickery Sherlock-style. Can you spot the red flags and outwit the spreadsheet smoke?