Case | HBS Case Collection | 2000

MCI-WorldCom Combination, The (A)

by Paul M. Healy and Jacob Cohen

Abstract

Outlines the accounting decision faced by WorldCom in its acquisition of MCI. Two methods are discussed (purchase and pooling) and students are asked to evaluate which would be more suitable for WorldCom.

Keywords: International Accounting; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Strategy; Horizontal Integration;

Citation:

Healy, Paul M., and Jacob Cohen. "MCI-WorldCom Combination, The (A)." Harvard Business School Case 101-027, September 2000.