Audit

I must admit that I am a solid fan of all things fantasy and science fiction; mind you my wife does all she can to ensure that I remain a fan as opposed to an enthusiast. A part of her character for which I am increasingly grateful, at least most of the time.

One of the things that I don’t think has ever been written up as part of a decent sci-fi or fantasy novel is th audit process. There’s a simple reason for this; auditing is irredeemably dull, which is compounded by the importance of proper auditing too.

I sit as a trustee and I am responsible for making disbursements from several large funds and so I am subjected to the process every six months. It’s not especially complicated and I understand the process and its importance in safeguarding transparency, especially since I disburse the funds of a charity but my goodness someone needs to breathe some life into it.

The unanswered question is how.

At first I though you could have audits conducted by bright-eyed and handsome young men and women but then I realised my error almost, but not quite, immediately. This would only add tragedy to the terror. It would make an audit even more unbearable to sit knowing you were depriving some young soul of access to the outdoors, sunshine, sport and all that. No, better than audits be conducted by sensible middle-aged men and women for whom you need feel no sympathy.

I suppose I am being a little too dramatic about it. The whole thing was over and done with in a little under two hours. Being able to produce the appropriate receipts and documents was quite satisfying. I’m still glad I’m not an accountant though.

Word of the Day: Saccate
- adjective

1 – sac-like