In this episode of Auditors Save the World, podcast host Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA interviews auditing superhero, Charles Hall.
In a county where the truth is sometimes buried under pressure and fear, one hero stood unshaken. Meet Charles Hall, the auditor with unbreakable integrity.
Faced with threats and intimidation, even when danger lurked around every corner, he refused to back down. Charles told the truth and delivered an honest audit report, no matter the risks. His courage brought light to the shadows and set a new standard for accountability.
So, how did he brave the storm? Get ready! Charles is here to share his story of unwavering heroism.
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About Charles Hall
Charles B. Hall, CPA CFE MAcc became a CPA in 1987 and a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2004. He spent most of his career providing auditing services, both internal and external, to local governments, nonprofits and small businesses. Charles obtained his Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia in 1984 and has thirty-four years’ experience in accounting and auditing.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Georgia Government Finance Officers Association
Previously, he was a member of Georgia Society of CPAs Peer Review Committee and chairman of the Georgia Society of CPAs Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee. Charles is the author of The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention and Preparation of Financial Statements and Compilation Engagements. He is a contributing author of PPC’s Guide to Cash, Tax and Other Bases of Accounting and Guide to Audits of Governments. Charles loves reading, running, and blogging about accounting and auditing issues at cpahalltalk.com.
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