Part 1. The unlevel playing field -- The lesson plan : how corporate officers shook up the system -- How the system was abused -- The role of the SEC -- The audit : can you trust the accounting firm? -- Reading between the lines -- Part 2. Find the information : new realities -- The fundamental game plan -- How companies create growth -- Technical indicators : useful but limited -- Attributes of corporate management -- Part 3. Your action plan in the new market -- Strategies for managing your portfolio -- Finding that trusted advisor -- The importance of experience and knowledge