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MERGERS - SUCCESS OR FAILURE?
MERGERS - SUCCESS OR FAILURE?

Author(s): Irina Sandu
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: mergers; internal audit; merger failure; merger success

Summary/Abstract: Mergers are transactions of great importance, not only for organizations involved, but for many stakeholders. Success or failure of such enterprises may have consequences enormous for the shareholders of an organization, creditors, employees, competitors and community. Empirical evidence indicates a high rate of failure of mergers in terms of create value for shareholders. This study examines the causes of merger failure and offers a possible solution to make the merger successful. The internal audit has evolved from its traditional role to an active advisory. Internal auditors can ensure successful merger process.

  • Issue Year: 3/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 135-142
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English
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