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SUMMARY OF CASE “ENRON”

Prepared for:
DR NOOR MARINI

Prepared by:
AFNANIN BT ABD AZIZ
2012212966
NOR IDAYU BT ISA
2012485132
SITI NORFAZILAH BT HAMIRUDDIN
2012670652
NOOR PARIHA AMIN NUDIN
2012660688
NURFARAHANIM BT MOHD SABRI
2009449842

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Without the assistance, cooperation and guidance of several parties, this assignment would not be achievable. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who have helped and guided us in completing this group project.
Firstly, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our lecturer, Madam Dr. Noor Marini who had guided us throughout the duration of this study. We appreciate the valuable time, guidance and advices she has given us for the completion of this assignment.
Furthermore, we would also like to thank the lecturers and tutors of UiTM Kota Bharu Kelantan who have guided us directly and indirectly with new insights and ideas on the path of completing this study. Besides, we deeply appreciate the moral support, understanding and endless love in which our family have given unconditionally throughout the process.
Lastly, the cooperation and support received from all the members who contributed to this project was vital for the success of this assignment. The ideas, suggestions, and perspective given greatly enhanced this group project. Once again, we are in grateful and in appreciation of all the assistance contributed for our study.

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