Former WorldCom Chief Audit Executive Cynthia Cooper tells her story of exposing the largest corporate fraud in American history.
Written in an autobiographical style, this book examines one woman's journey from rural Mississippi to being Time magazine's person of the year in 2002. It
shows how her faith and ethics provided her the moral compass to help expose the widespread corporate wrongdoing at WorldCom, one of the largest corporate
frauds in U.S. history.
What the Experts are Saying about Extraordinary Circumstances:
"Reading this book will help all business people prepare for their own extraordinary circumstances and give them the courage to act as Cynthia did."
-Dennis R. Beresford ; Former Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Former MCI Audit Committee Chair, Professor of Accounting at the University of GA
"An excellent read! In Extraordinary Circumstances , Cynthia Cooper paints a picture of WorldCom's journey down the slippery slope of corporate ethics. The message is uplifting and inspiring. This is a 'must read' for those interested in establishing good governance and ethical values in their organization. This book will be required reading for our students."
Glenn E. Sumners, Director LSU Center for Internal Auditing
"Extraordinary Circumstances is a terrific read."
-Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, Founder and chairman Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
"Riveting!! What a story of courage and conviction. An absolute must read for anyone who believes in governance and a robust system of internal controls. A classic example of how, without controls, an organization will not survive. Cynthia is such a wonderful role model for those who are not afraid to go against the grain to do what is right."
-Joel Kramer CPA, Managing Director, Internal Audit Division, MIS Training Institute
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