September 2000
Case
HBS Case Collection

MCI-WorldCom Combination, The (A)

By: Paul M. Healy and Jacob Cohen

Format:Print
| Pages:10

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

Mergers and Acquisitions; Accounting; Telecommunications Industry

Citation

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

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About The Author

Paul M. Healy

Accounting and Management

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