
Just finished reading 'Final Accounting' and wow - this book hits harder than an audit deadline. As someone who's worked in corporate finance, I found Toffler's insider perspective equal parts fascinating and terrifying.
The most shocking revelation? How AA's famous 'Androids' (brainwashed loyalists) prioritized partner-pleasing over ethical auditing. I've seen similar dynamics in other firms, but never this extreme.
Personal highlight: The chapter about educational meetings where managers openly admitted their main job was keeping partners happy rather than serving the public interest. That moment when you realize the whole system is broken...
Minor gripe: Toffler does come across as self-righteous at times. Like yes Barbara, we get it - you were the only ethical person in the room. Still, her account of the toxic internal politics rings painfully true.
Final verdict: Essential reading for anyone in accounting/finance. It's like watching a slow-motion train wreck where you can see every bad decision leading to disaster. 4/5 stars - would be 5 if less self-aggrandizing.
