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Kendall Square Research Corporation (A)

By: William J. Bruns Jr.
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Abstract

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

Keywords

Revenue Recognition; Standards; Accounting Audits; Computer Industry

Citation

Bruns, William J., Jr. "Kendall Square Research Corporation (A)." Harvard Business School Case 194-068, April 1994. (Revised November 1998.)
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William J. Bruns

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    • July 2002 (Revised March 2005)
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    Kendall Square Research Corporation (A) (Abridged)

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