Auditors Save the World! Kelly Paxton

In this episode of Auditors Save the World, podcast host Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA interviews auditing superhero, Kelly Paxton.

Today, we introduce you to a true hero of accountability and transparency. A champion of fairness who doesn’t just track down wrong-doing, but changes the game!

Meet Kelly, a fraud investigator with the heart of an auditor and a knack for uncovering the stories numbers tell. And believe it or not, her path to this calling was practically written in the stars, or at least in her Myers-Briggs personality profile, which recommended she pursue the noble work of auditing!

But Kelly isn’t just here to catch criminals or send fraudsters packing. No, her mission goes beyond accusations and jail time. Kelly thrives on working alongside auditors, tackling challenges together, and finding ways to resolve issues while adding value to the organizations she serves. Her fascinating work history tells the tale of someone who’s always looking to build, improve and make a difference.

Kelly shares her insights and strategies to help auditors uncover fraud and embrace the bigger picture. It’s not just about balancing the books… it’s about strengthening the system, one case at a time.

So, ladies and gentlemen, grab your notebooks and prepare to be inspired by Kelly, the Value-Adding Vigilante!

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About Kelly Paxton

Kelly Paxton is a nationally recognized expert in fraud. After interviewing thousands of “good” people she knew, many never saw themselves as having made bad decisions. Everyone wants to think they are a good person. Kelly has investigated hundreds of cases ranging from money laundering to conflict of interest to embezzlement. Her hands-on investigative experience for the government and private sector, along with research into criminal behavior and investigating for both the prosecution and defense, provides real-life, practical information.

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