"A collection of insightful, poignant, and humorous stories from Dr. Joseph Wells, the world's foremost fraud expert with gutsy revelations of his own past mistakes. From his dysfunctional childhood in rural Oklahoma; his service in the U.S.Navy; a brief stint in public accounting, followed by a career in the FBI; and founding the world's largest anti-fraud organization, Wells' colorful life experiences were preparation for his rise to one of the globe's most revered antifraud experts. Written by the preeminent antifraud authority and founder and Chairman of the ACFE. Offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most influential white-collar crime experts of our time. At a period when dishonesty at top U.S. companies is dominating public attention, The Fables and Foibles of a Fraud Fighter is a surprisingly frank and gripping memoir from an unsurprisingly effective fraud fighter.This autobiography forms a full tapestry of a life, displaying wit, intrigue, trepidation, regret, and finally, ultimate victory."-- Provided by publisher.
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