Karen Sedatole, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A study co-authored by Michigan State University's Karen Sedatole suggests the Big Three automakers failed to use basic accounting practices that could have warned of long-term damage. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.