Excusing inexcusable behavior.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)

I was very disappointed to read Russell Jackson's "Keeping Greed at Bay" (February 2009). I vehemently disagree with its premise that we cannot hold individuals to high moral standards. Business processes and controls must be in place to detect and prevent inappropriate behavior; however, if we allow human nature to be an excuse for our behavior, then we must also make exceptions for more heinous moral lapses. This article is in line with the disturbing trend in our society of excusing inexcusable behavior. I never expected the profession to go down that road.

CONNIE J. DEEMER, CIA, CPA

Manager, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

PPL Corp.

Allentown, Pa.

cjdeemer@pplweb.com

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