Funny Money Game [Paperback]

Andrew P. Tobias (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Playboy Paperbacks (January 1, 1972)
• ISBN-10: 0872164527
• ISBN-13: 978-0872164529
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,541,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars From the perspective of a CPA who worked for Peat, Marwick Mitchell, September 11, 2011

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Interesting book, yet the damage done to one of the CPAs (Anthony M. Natelli) was not mentioned. As evidenced by the discussions of back dating stock options, altering written agreements and inaccurate projections of financial results, NSM pushed the envelope. Mr. Natelli was not involved with the audit of an honest organization. Yet somehow he was held responsible and he ended up losing his CPA license, having to resign his position with Peat Marwick AND going to jail. He was not the one who falsified information, he was the auditor. His treatment was not justifiable. No doubt the prosecutors made it sound like he had stolen money. Hardly the case for this consumate professional.

Mr. Natelli was an honest, hard working individual of first class integrity. He died several years ago and the Washington Post cited NSM in its coverage of his life. They too were guilty of shallow coverage. A consumate professional was hurt (no doubt to the point of shortening his life) and all that is mentioned is that he was convicted.

Less than comprehensive coverage by both Mr. Tobias and The Washington Post.

I worked for Mr. Natelli for a number of years and while quite a few people do not like their bosses I was fortunate to have a good one. No where is this consensus of opinion of the professionals that worked with Natelli mentioned. Shame.