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In the early days of personal computers, a startup called MiniScribe was a pioneer in hard disk drives. Caleb and Greg discuss the company's rise and the people and circumstances that led to its spectacular demise.
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Sources:
Thank you to our sponsor, Xero
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Thank you to our sponsor, Patriot : to learn more and get a 30 day free trial visit https://ohmyfraud.promo/patriot
HOW TO EARN FREE CPE
In less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.
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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS
Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/
Caleb Newquist
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/
EMAIL : ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com
Sources:
- Oral History of Terry Johnson [Computer History Museum]
- Oral History of John Squires [Computer History Museum]
- Miniscribe 2012 Brochure [Internet Archive]
- Great frauds in history: Quentin Thomas Wiles and MiniScribe [MoneyWeek]
- One of the Biggest Frauds in Tech History - The Miniscribe Fiasco [YouTube]
- United States v. Wiles [CaseText]
- MINISCRIBE REPORT DESCRIBES 'MASSIVE FRAUD' [WaPo]
- Fraud Is Cited at Miniscribe [AP]
- Panel Alleges ‘Massive Fraud’ Committed by Ex-MiniScribe Officials [Reuters]
- Maxtor Acquires Miniscribe Assets [Reuters]
- Large Award in Miniscribe Fraud Suit [NYT]
- A $128.1 Million Settlement Reached in Miniscribe Case [AP]
- Wiles Convicted of Fraud in MiniScribe Case [LAT]
- Terry Johnson, founder of Longmont’s MiniScribe, found dead in Canada [DC]
Creators & Guests
What is Oh My Fraud?
"Oh My Fraud" is an irreverent podcast from CPA/comedian Greg Kyte and blogger/former CPA Caleb Newquist.
The two come together to unpack their favorite frauds and explore the circumstances, psychology, and interpersonal dynamics involved. They also fully indulge in victim-blaming the defrauded widows, orphans, infirm and feeble-minded—because who can resist?
If you fancy yourself a trusted advisor—or prefer your true crime with spreadsheets instead of corpses—listen to this show to learn what to watch out for to keep your clients, your firm, and even yourself safe.