Case | HBS Case Collection | 2011 (Revised from original 2011 version)

Aluar: Aluminio Argentino S.A. (A)

by David F. Hawkins, Hernan Etiennot, Gustavo A. Herrero and Cintra Scott

Abstract

Argentine government claims inflation rate is 8 percent but others claim it is double that rate. Analysts' attempts to adjust the company's financial statements for inflation.

Keywords: History; Rights; Cost Accounting; Financial Management; Corporate Accountability; Inflation and Deflation; Financial Markets; Financing and Loans; Financial Statements; Argentina;

Citation:

Hawkins, David F., Hernan Etiennot, Gustavo A. Herrero, and Cintra Scott. "Aluar: Aluminio Argentino S.A. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 111-059, June 2011. (Revised from original February 2011 version.)