The Best Way to Rob a Bank Is to Own One

In this revealing account, William Black exposes the tactics used by corrupt CEOs and CFOs to commit large-scale accounting fraud during the 1980s savings and loan crisis, drawing on his investigations as a federal regulator. He connects these historical schemes to modern business failures, emphasizing the ongoing danger of control fraud and the necessity of strong, independent regulation. The book serves as a compelling reminder that market forces alone cannot prevent corporate dishonesty.