Misfortune on 34th Street: Accounting Issues at Macy's
"It is almost always the cover-up rather than the event that causes trouble." - Tennessee Senator Howard Baker, in reference to the Watergate scandal
Whether you shop at Macy's or not, you surely know the brand. In 2023, Macy's was the leading department store in the United States by revenue, with sales of approximately $23 Billion.
On November 25, 2024, Macy's delayed an earnings announcement planned for the next day. They had discovered some "creative accounting" and wanted to conduct an internal investigation. Two weeks later, they announced that small parcel delivery expenses had been…
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