ED: You're not going to believe this, but, years ago the IRS wanted the best. They wanted to employ the top 10% of the college graduating class. They had a recruiter sitting right next to Price Waterhouse and the big eight.(then there were the big eight)
I was an exceptional accountant, then, worked for a medium sized CPA firm and became disallusioned when I saw the managing partner change the audit results to suit the clients. (boy, I was young, stupid and nieve) The IRS wanted high level colledge grads and CPA firm experience. They paid a hiring bonus, it was a good bonus, but not as good as Shaq's. I planned to stay for 5 years, it got expanded to 12 because of many, many promotions and interesting assignments.
perhaps more boring stuff later..............
Speaking of audits and changing numbers. As you know, it's common practice, that's why we have shareholder lawsuits. I guess you have to have faith in something. Right now, I certainly have my doubts about the transactions of a certain (unnamed communication company) whereas the majority shareholder gave up 5.9% of the company stock, and 490 million worth of options to his, soon to be X-wife. She said that she wanted to sell.. I hope we can wait it out.
Good luck and keep on truckin
PS... Simpson makes some real nice oil resistant race crew boots. Sounds like you may need some. Give the list to Santa next time you're at Macys.
Regards:
Santa's little helper, Al |
