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“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.” quote by Warren Buffett
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“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.”

Warren Buffett

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.

Key Takeaway

Maintain honest accounting.

Themes

integrity finance trust

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

business ethical

When to use this quote

  • corporate reporting
  • investment decisions
  • regulatory compliance

Key Concepts

financial fraud ethical standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives financial deception?
  • How can transparency be enforced?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains may tempt dishonesty.

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