Chapter 5

Spot something wrong: speak now, or wait for proof?

Thấy điều bất thường, nói ngay hay chờ chắc chắn?

The chapter's question

I spot an unusual expense; what do I do first?

Big idea

Finance people are often the first to see a problem, and speaking up is the hardest part of the job.

In this chapter

  1. Part 5.1

    Checking Before Speaking

    What do I verify before raising it?

  2. Part 5.2

    Who to Tell First

    Do I speak to the person involved or to their manager?

  3. Part 5.3

    Recording What You Found

    What do I record, and where?

  4. Part 5.4

    When Nobody Wants to Hear It

    If I raise it and nobody acts, what is the next step?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of Finance and the Operators is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of Finance and the Operators

  1. 1.Why is finance always the one saying no?
  2. 2.Should finance people see where the money is made?
  3. 3.If I'm right, why doesn't anyone get it?
  4. 4.Am I invited to advise, or just to sign?
  5. 5.Spot something wrong: speak now, or wait for proof?