Praise for Ethics in Motion

“Justin has written an honest and compelling message that challenges all of us to examine our lives and to recalibrate the moral compass that directs our actions.”

Steve Reinemund, Dean of Business, Wake Forest University, Retired Chairman and CEO PepsiCo

“Ethics in Motion is riveting, thought-provoking, and real—Justin’s book has captured the icy cold reality of criminal behavior, and should be required reading for anyone in the corporate world and anyone interested in practical lessons on ethics.”

Mark Whitacre, Subject of the film, “The Informant”, starring Matt Damon

“You know right, when you do wrong, but to then pay your debt to society, learn the lessons of a life time and help others live better and more fulfilling lives is special.  That is Justin Paperny’s gift to any and all who read Ethics in Motion.”

Mark Goulston, author of the international best seller, “Just Listen” Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.

“Throughout the lively pages of Ethics in Motion, Justin Paperny not only depicts the devastating life-long consequences of wrong choices he made within the pressurized financial world, but also how he regained his moral compass, reaching out to help others acknowledge, reflect, and learn from similar actions. Ethics in Motion is a highly thoughtful, accessible and engaging collection of real situations in which people veer from internal ethical codes, and through humility and perseverance find their way back to their principles.”

- Nomi Prins, Author of It Takes a Pillage

“With revealing and informative openness, Justin Paperny describes mistakes he made which resulted in his rapid transition from successful young professional to serving time in jail.  More than a cautionary tale, his reflections on what he learned, and his actions to get back on track, provide valuable insights for other young, ambitious professionals. Paperny also gathers a group of other real-world stories that shed light on how even very bright, talented people can lose their way, and work to find their way back.”

John Ullmen, Ph.D.Lecturer, UCLA Anderson School of Management and co-author of Who Wins Conflict? The Creative Alternative to Fight or Flight

“Forget the shows on television. Take a walk through what really happens when someone is associated with fraud and deception. Then, prepare yourself for what the government will do when it investigates white collar crime.”

Don Berecz (retired FBI) Director, Fraud and Forensic Accounting Program Georgia Southern University

“The value of Justin’s book to my MBA students is that is speaks to them –he doesn’t fit their stereotypical image of a felon–they could be him, clean cut, well educated, and from an upper middle class family with loving parents. He did not start out to break the rules, but as his chapters tell, it was those seemingly innocent little choices he made each day that defined his character and ultimately his fate. These are stories of the intellect, the ego, being seduced by short-term gain and dismissive of long-term wisdom.  For those who think “not me”, read this book before Justin’s experience becomes yours.”

Professor Dennis Torres, Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management

“Few white-collar executives wake up one morning and decide to become criminals. Ethics In Motion illustrates in a way no textbook can how small indiscretions nevertheless lead some to lives of crime–and how the personal consequences are worse than they’d ever imagined.”

Neil Weinberg, Executive Editor, Forbes Media LLC

“Through Ethics in Motion I learned a great deal more about criminal mentality and behavior.  As a former FBI agent and a practicing forensic accountant who pursues criminals, I learned how criminals think and how they rationalize their actions.   To catch a crook, you need to think like one!”

Ronald Durkin, Durkin Forensic, Former Partner in Charge of Fraud and Misconduct Investigations KPMG

“Instead of retelling the stories of Enron, WorldCom or other highly publicized frauds, Justin tells the stories of our neighbors, our friends, our co-workers who took that first step and paid the price.  He tells these stories to warn us that none of us are immune to temptation and that first step can lead to a lifetime of regret.”

Tina Quinn, PhD, CPA Professor of Accounting Arkansas State University

“I feel that Ethics in Motion is a must read for all CPA’s.  The examples provided in the book do an excellent job of demonstrating how one step in the wrong direction could lead down a path to consequences that nobody wants to face.  The book is much more effective than our current professional requirements in addressing and provoking thought on ethical issues that we face as CPA’s on a daily basis.  Ethics in Motion would be a great tool to help young CPA’s understand some of the dilemmas that they may face in the years to come and just as important it could be an excellent reminder and tool for those of us that have practiced for years to stay on the right path.”

Steve Cleland, CPA, CFE, Beach Freeman Lim & Cleland, LLP

“Many of us cannot relate to Bernie Madoff or Bernie Ebbers or the crimes they committed. Justin Paperny, on the other hand, is someone we can identify with. He was a recent college graduate from a good family. He wanted to be a successful businessman. He wanted to make his parents proud. Is this the type of person who commits fraud? Apparently so. In an honest and an emotional story, we learn how a good guy went bad. Justin makes us believe that we are all capable of losing our way and teaches us the importance of staying on the right path. Unlike other books, this is not based on a theory…this is based on a reality. Let this convicted felon teach you about the real world that is full of pressure, opportunity and rationalization.”

Professor Rich Brody, CPA, CFE, CFF, FCPA, Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico

“We are all better than our worst acts. Most of us have a past, too; but not all of us have a memorialized past. Justin Paperny’sEthics in Motion is a superb example of a man who is accountable for his past by doing all he can to help others avoid the unforgiving mistakes which the best of us make when confronted with all the wrong circumstances.”

Michael Sweig, Founder, The PCR Institute, and People with Criminal Records