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    Detective Auditing: an internal auditor's journey
    Detective Auditing: an internal auditor's journey
    Detective Auditing: an internal auditor's journey
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    Detective Auditing: an internal auditor's journey

    By Frank Josey

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    A short story - the author shares some true experiences when he worked as an internal auditor.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFrank Josey
    Release dateNov 25, 2011
    ISBN9781466102293
    Detective Auditing: an internal auditor's journey
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    Frank Josey

    Apart from "The Forgotten Heroes", which was a special project for a late friend, my e-publications' main theme to November 2011 is the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This powerful mental illness wreaks havoc on our society, a society that rarely understands the impact of this condition.PTSDSadly, the overuse of PTSD diagnosis has increased confusion and cynicism. I only address PTSD where SEVERE TRAUMA was experienced (battle weary soldiers or brutally abused children).Let's stop euphemisms re most returned soldiers - THEY SUFFERED SHELL SHOCK OR BATTLE FATIGUE.My PTSD was not caused by the "Puppy Love" experience, but from a brutal terror suffered by most children of returned soldiers who experienced the horror of combat (but were never treated for its effects). Thus, the baby boomer generation families still harbour many forbidden secrets.Am I cured? In my case, the mental illness is managable, but still affects my day to day choices.Many consider me a failure, I am now living proof that there is hope for PTSD sufferers, besides the alternative - suicide. I must emphasize that a top mental health professional must treat this crippling condition.When the truth is revealed (the buried emotions rise to the surface), you will lose more "friends" than rats deserting a sinking ship. Many arrogant people have laughed at my financial and social demise (what goes around comes around).For many of us, the attempt at a cure is worse than the ailment (reliving the trauma)- but if you persist, you'll be granted a second chance. A successful man goes from failure to failure but never gives up (Winston Churchill).Self compassion, now THAT's a project PTSD sufferers can tackle. Until we forgive ourselves, we're just actors. Once we learn to truly respect and properly care for ourselves, then, and only then, can mature love for others develop.Loneliness is an ever present challenge for PTSD sufferers. Loneliness is Western Society's biggest problem, Mother Teresa once said, responding to an arrogant reporter (who expected abortion to be Mother Teresa's response). Accept the loneliness, embrace it - it'll end in greater character within.OtherI enjoy drumming as a hobby, specializing in Big Band Jazz, Heavy Metal and Parade Drumming (Bagpipe Bands).I am a Management Accountant, having graduated from Simon Fraser University Burnaby BC Canada.I am over the hill but it's better than being under it.My motto: THINGS ARE NEVER AS BAD AS THEY SEEM.

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      Detective Auditing - Frank Josey

      Detective Auditing – an internal auditor's journey

      (Short story - based on true experiences)

      Published by Frank Josey at Smashwords

      Copyright 2011 Frank Josey

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Introduction

      The author was an internal auditor for Maxlan Timber (name changed due to confidentiality requirements), at the time one of the largest forestry companies in Canada, later taken over in the late 1990's by a USA forestry giant. Earlier, the author qualified as a Canadian Chartered Accountant, having worked for Price Waterhouse & Co. (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers). The experiences are true – the year given is the best of the author's recollection.

      Simply stated, fraud is an illegal intentional deception made for personal gain by one or many perpetrators.

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