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Learning Activity #1

Co. A was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1923. In 1924, Co. A began to manufacture sugar

cookies. The company continued to grow, expand its manufacturing operations until, in

1945, Co. A “went public” and sold its stock on the NYSE for $10/per share. The value of

the stock has increased to a value of $100/per share in 2012.

In 2011, Co. A stated in its annual financial report to stockholders that its 2011

profit was $5 million, when in fact its profit was only $3 million. This error was a typo,

and not an intentional fraudulent act. The new CEO has