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The 'Dishonest' Accountant
TS nearly fell out of its canopy in the private rainforest at TS Towers after this professional faux pas came to light:
It appears the plucky young author of a book entitled 'The Honest Accountant', Peter Milwain, thought he'd maximise his marketing potential by sending a copy of the blockbuster to one of the dailies.
But there was problem for our intrepid writer - the hack it was sent to entered into a spot of research. The journo contacted the book's publicist, Sam Simpson of Solway Publishing, for more info. When asked who Milwain was, Simpson said: 'Er well, it's me. I'm an accountant and I set up the company to publish the book,' reported the Daily Telegraph.
On further grilling, Milwain also admitted that a gushing review of the book on the internet was written by a personal chum.
Shame on you Milwain/Simpson. More like 'The Dishonest Accountant'.
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I'll take the 'young' part of this article - given I'm 37, but really, what could be MORE honest than admitting to the Daily Telegraph hack that the review WAS written by a friend.
What TS has also failed to mention - is that the review was a genuine one. And that the book (which is available only from Amazon as I've been unable to persuade any bricks and mortar retailers to stock a book about Accountants) is a TERRIFIC read.
Indeed, given that I sent a copy of it to Gavin Hinks the Editor of AA a couple of weeks ago, I'm looking forward to the full review of the book appearing on the front page of AA confirming this.
As to the Peter Milwain pseudonym, it's my grandfather's name, which I thought sounded more like a novelist than my own.
Posted by :Samuel Simpson | February 1, 2007 8:06 PM
'FIFTY' THIS YEAR -Accountants should write more books to publicise their practices.
This year we are publishing book entitled 'Fifty'.
Anyone who is 50 years of age this year can contribute up to 3000 words on their reflections on being 50.
We aim to publish before Christmas - so get writting now and let me know on Sevenoaks 01732 743553
Posted by :Martin Small | February 20, 2007 2:08 PM
Hi Martin, tell us more about your scribbling exploits. Is it about accountants aged 50 - or anyone in general? TS is not 50 by the way.
Posted by :TS | February 21, 2007 4:25 PM
Hi Martin, tell us more about your scribbling exploits. Is it about accountants aged 50 - or anyone in general? TS is not 50 by the way.
Posted by :TS | February 21, 2007 4:26 PM