# Cool Careers in Accounting Ep. 26 - Fraud Part 2: Inside the Whistleblower's Dilemma with Kelly Richmond Pope

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Published: 2026-01-06T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope joins host Mike Potenza to unpack whistleblowers—their stigma, motives, and impact. Pope outlines the "whistleblower triangle" and three archetypes: accidental, noble, and vigilante. Real-world cases span Dixon, Wells Fargo, Boeing, Hyundai, and more, revealing the risks, retaliation, and long legal roads many face, even with rewards under False Claims and Dodd Frank. Join us as Dr. Pope shares guidance for leaders on building safe reporting channels and for professionals weighing when—and how—to speak up. Earn CPE by listening to this podcast through a Becker Prime CPE subscription. Listen to this episode through your Becker LMS platform to complete practice questions, pass the final exam, and earn CPE credit. Already a Becker Prime CPE customer? Login here. [https://cpelearning.becker.com/] Have access to Becker CPE through your employer? Earn CPE credit for this podcast however you consume Becker CPE, either through your company's LMS or via the Becker platform. Not sure where to log in? Check with your CPE admin. Learn more about CPE Podcasts from Becker: https://www.becker.com/cpe/becker-podcasts

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