Virtual Event to Focus on How an Accountant’s Silence Led to Her Prison Sentence
Raritan Valley Community College’s Business and Public Service Department will present “Low Man on the Totem Pole – How I Became a White Collar Criminal,” a virtual presentation featuring Helen Sharkey, Tuesday, March 30, at 1 p.m.
The event, which is free of change and open to the public, will be held via Zoom. It is part of the Business and Public Service Department’s guest speaker series.
Those interested in the program should register in advance at https://raritanval-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DxIXWqxqQu6ZGn9m1ROOYA. After registering for the lecture, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar.
When Helen Sharkey was hired as an accountant in 1996 by Dynegy—an up-and-coming energy trading company in Houston—she had no idea that her dream job would ultimately lead to 28 days in a maximum-security federal prison. But that’s exactly what happened. During the program, Sharkey will share her stunning and compelling story and discuss the important topics of corporate ethics and accountability, whistleblower responsibilities, and what not to do when faced with an ethical dilemma. The speaker will offer important insights for current and future business professionals. The program will include a question-and-answer session with Sharkey.
For additional information about “Low Man on the Totem Pole – How I Became a White Collar Criminal,” contact Alisa Shapiro at alisa.shapiro@raritanval.edu.
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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March 4, 2021
PR #65