Carson Block Says He Is Shorting TAL Education

The video discusses TAL Education Group, a major China-based education company, and allegations of fraudulent profit reporting. Despite being a real business with actual students and learning centers, its profitability has been overstated. The video contrasts TAL's situation with other fraud cases, emphasizing the importance of documentation in verifying fraud. It highlights the significant increase in the chairman's holdings as a motive for the alleged fraud.

What is the primary business of TAL Education Group?

• A real estate firm

• A for-profit education company

• A healthcare provider

• A technology company

What is the main issue with TAL Education Group's financial reporting?

• The company's profits are exaggerated

• The company is not listed on the stock exchange

• The company is not real

• The company has no students

What was the value of the chairman's holdings in TAL Education Group three to five years ago?

• $900 million

• $8 billion

• $1 billion

• $5 billion

How does the fraud in TAL Education Group differ from other frauds like Sino Forest?

• TAL Education's fraud is not documented

• TAL Education is not a publicly traded company

• TAL Education's fraud involves inflating net income

• TAL Education has no real business operations

How can investors verify the fraud in TAL Education Group?

• By interviewing the company's students

• By analyzing the company's marketing materials

• By reviewing the company's documentation

• By visiting the company's offices