Whistling While You Work (Excerpt)

Whistleblowers are a key element in combating corporate fraud. But making the decision to become a whistleblower is not an easy one. Often these corporate watchdogs fear retaliation from their employers, but they make the courageous decision to divulge information that can potentially save a company from financial ruin. This case explores one financial controller’s experience as a whistleblower and why she decided to stand up to executive leadership and make the right decision to report fraud.