Another American business investigated

Suzie's Lemonade Stand Inc. hid expenses from investors

RHODE ISLAND (NeTw0rK) -- On Monday, Suzie Jenkins came under fire by the U.S. attorney general’s office for her accounting practices relating to her business. Jenkins is the CEO of Suzie’s Lemonade Stand Inc., a Rhode Island based company that specializes in lemonade distribution.

If the allegations are correct, Jenkins has altered her books to show earnings of $17.35 for last weekend, instead of the $15.11 that she should have recorded. Investors are furious.

"I told her that she couldn’t just write off the lemonade as a capital expenditure, but she didn’t listen to me," said Arleen Jenkins, mother of Suzie Jenkins. "Her father won’t be happy about this either."

Unconfirmed reports indicate that Jenkins has been grounded until the investigation is over.

U.S. attorney general John Ashcroft said, "While [Jenkin’s] business is technically a corporation, we believe that she should be punished for her actions. We must show Americans that no shady accounting practices will be tolerated in this country."

Jenkins had no comment at press time.