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This Would Never Happen to Phil Mickelson*

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Caleb Newquist

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*Although that sweater vest might be a nice gift for TF.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Accenture, Phil Mickelson, Sweater vests, Tiger Woods, Who would want to hurt a Swede?

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Who knew servants of the capital markets could be so creative? Since democracy is alive and well here at GC, it’s about time to get the vote on this one going.
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A. If you think that’s bad, you should see where the prior year work papers are kept.
B. You think this is bad, the intern’s desk is inside the bathroom.
C. The audit staff showed the client who is boss by blocking entry to the restroom until the accountants provided the requested PBC’s.
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