There were several reports published. Some, accurate. Some, my data had been changed, and I had to fight for that too. "The Sun" seems to be shining now, as current updates, ARE verifying the fraud, which is a good thing. My part, I believe, is over. It was an exhausting "win". It did feel meaningful & worthwhile. It also showed me the inner workings of corrupt behavior, as I documented, photographed, and did forensics, on what was happening throughout the hearing process.
At first it felt like I was just doing the right thing. Then it felt "big", but important. When I spoke to an attorney about fraud laws, then it felt "huge" and nearly overwhelming. I chose to stick my nose to the paper, focus on audit & exhibits. I began my career in 2000 for a Wealth Management firm, and we reported to families, government, and court. Current battle was a different ball game, but when I ran into obstacles, I did my best to shift back into the old knowledge of court reporting. I wouldn't have realized the extent of the fraud, if the criminals didn't react the way they did. That was more than telling.
All healthy companies, follow the law. From my perspective. They pay for Tax Planning, set-up their accounting in advance to be in alignment with tax law. They account and report correctly. Good companies also treat people with respect, and value their human assets. Even companies that feel that laws need to be changed, in my experience, do it legally. Yes, with their pockets and connections, lobbying, etc. But it's all in the plan, and they do make change.
It's dishonest companies, that operate more like organized crime, or at least it seems that way, from what I've been seeing over the last couple of years (where of course my stance has to do with specific work, and should not be generalized, without more data).
The companies in my hearings, it was employees who asked for my help, after learning about my press portfolio. They were scared. They drew me in. The companies, were racketeering. Their "primary business" wasn't where their profits were coming from. Their "primary business", was committing fraud. It would be obvious, to anyone who knew about corporate financial management.
At first it felt like I was just doing the right thing. Then it felt "big", but important. When I spoke to an attorney about fraud laws, then it felt "huge" and nearly overwhelming. I chose to stick my nose to the paper, focus on audit & exhibits. I began my career in 2000 for a Wealth Management firm, and we reported to families, government, and court. Current battle was a different ball game, but when I ran into obstacles, I did my best to shift back into the old knowledge of court reporting. I wouldn't have realized the extent of the fraud, if the criminals didn't react the way they did. That was more than telling.
All healthy companies, follow the law. From my perspective. They pay for Tax Planning, set-up their accounting in advance to be in alignment with tax law. They account and report correctly. Good companies also treat people with respect, and value their human assets. Even companies that feel that laws need to be changed, in my experience, do it legally. Yes, with their pockets and connections, lobbying, etc. But it's all in the plan, and they do make change.
It's dishonest companies, that operate more like organized crime, or at least it seems that way, from what I've been seeing over the last couple of years (where of course my stance has to do with specific work, and should not be generalized, without more data).
The companies in my hearings, it was employees who asked for my help, after learning about my press portfolio. They were scared. They drew me in. The companies, were racketeering. Their "primary business" wasn't where their profits were coming from. Their "primary business", was committing fraud. It would be obvious, to anyone who knew about corporate financial management.
