Reply #77: use those trained to look for fraud

[cpamomfromtexas]

As a former Air Force Audit manager and CPA and current audit contractor, I can say for sure that CPA's with the assistance of programmers should be used to certify the ballots in each precinct.
This is because CPA's trained to audit are more likely to be able to detect and document internal control weaknesses that can skew election results, and along with programmers could also document and protect evidence that could lead to prison time for perpetrators.

Why is it that in the aftermath of ENRON we have the Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 internal control certification requirements? It was an attempt to restore confidence in the stock market. Why not use the same approach to instill confidence in the election process? Remember that by using CPA firms there is LIABILITY attached to the certification process. Remember Arthur Anderson went down because of a few BAD CPA's. Anything as important as an election should carry LIABILITY as well.