Figures Quote by Warren Buffett
“I think once you start putting phony figures into financial statements, you get in a lot of trouble. And we've seen so much of that in the last 20 years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNBC, 2015
Manipulating financial data leads to severe consequences and erodes trust in markets.
In simple terms: Fake numbers cause big trouble.
Maintain honest accounting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate reporting
- investment decisions
- regulatory compliance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives financial deception?
- How can transparency be enforced?
Short‑term gains may tempt dishonesty.