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Kendall Square Research Corporation

By: F. Warren McFarlan
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:11
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Abstract

Kendall Square Research was a small competitor in the supercomputer industry. Sales grew rapidly in 1992 and early 1993 and the company sold stock to the public for the first time. Analysts forecast higher earnings for 1993, then the company's revenue recognition practices were questioned and the answers were devastating.

Keywords

Revenue Recognition; Standards; Accounting Audits; Computer Industry

Citation

McFarlan, F. Warren. "Kendall Square Research Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 307-010, November 2006. (Revised March 2008.)

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