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Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by hop »

mshafrir wrote: post #8
jsm386 wrote: post #6

FWIW, though it came later, I think Smith and Wollensky's Steak For Stock program is cleverer. Enter the ticker of the stock you just got in lieu of a cash bonus and based on the previous closing price it will tell you what you can get. Try it: http://www.steakforstock.com/ eg - GS (Goldman) - 1 Sirloin, 1 Porterhouse, Shrimp Cocktail C (City) - 1/2 Order Creamed Spinach Read about it: http://adage.com/adages/post?ar…

GOOG: $539.32 1 Double Sirloin 1 Porterhouse 1 14 oz. Lobster Tail 1 NY Sirloin 1 Filet Oscar Style Prime Rib of Beef American Lamb Chops 1 Halibut S&W Lobster Cocktail Sauteed Spinach Mixed Green Salad Soup Du Jour Baked Potato

BRK-A: $114105 2 Double Sirloins 1 Porthouse 2 14 oz. Cold Lobster Tails 1 NY Cut Sirloin 1 Dover Sole Meuniere 1 Cajun Marinated Rib Steak 1 Colorado Rib Steak 1 Sirloin 1 Sliced Steak Wollensky 1 Filet Oscar Style 1 Roasted Veal Chop 1 Filet Mignon w/ Roquefort 1 King Salmon 1 Red Snapper S&W Lobster Cocktail Shrimp Cocktail Creamed Spinach Asparagus Vinaigrette Wild Mushrooms Wollensky's Famous Split Pea Soup Onion Rings Broccoli 2 Baked Potatoes Dessert

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by RyanMcGreal »

mncaudill wrote: post #5
clarkcw1 wrote: post #4

At first i thought this was pretty awesome, but it doesn't change any dates and basically bundles everything into laser print cartridges. It should at least change the dates on the receipts. A- idea, C+ execution. Another 2 hours of coding would have made all the difference.

Wow, a little harsh for a funny little app, don't you think?

Internet humour is Serious Business.

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by csbrooks »

clarkcw1 wrote: post #4

At first i thought this was pretty awesome, but it doesn't change any dates and basically bundles everything into laser print cartridges. It should at least change the dates on the receipts. A- idea, C+ execution. Another 2 hours of coding would have made all the difference.

I think it's a clever marketing tool, not an actual tool for committing fraud...

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by rmorrison »

I put in $10,000.00, and it came back w/ receipts for ~$4500 in yellow toner and ~$3500 in Air-In-A-Can.

How would one defend this during an audit? "We had a company wide chicken-colored, jet paper airplane contest. The paper we already had on hand, we just needed to pickup the coloring and the jets"

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by philwelch »

clarkcw1 wrote: post #4

At first i thought this was pretty awesome, but it doesn't change any dates and basically bundles everything into laser print cartridges. It should at least change the dates on the receipts. A- idea, C+ execution. Another 2 hours of coding would have made all the difference.

Right now it's bundling everything into wire desk trays and corrective fluid, so it's not like it never changes.

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by sethg »

In related news, a NYC Councilman, recently indicted for corruption, is alleged to have taken a $7 receipt for a soda and bagel sandwich, doctored it to look like a $177 receipt, and submitted it for reimbursement. This was part of his technique to siphon money out of a political club that he controlled (bribe money was allegedly disguised as donations to the club) into his pockets.

Maybe he should have gone for the fake toner and compressed-air receipts instead.

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/02/ny_council...

Re: Expense-A-Steak: Expense Report Generator

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Post by slioslat »

hop wrote: post #11
mshafrir wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

GOOG: $539.32 1 Double Sirloin 1 Porterhouse 1 14 oz. Lobster Tail 1 NY Sirloin 1 Filet Oscar Style Prime Rib of Beef American Lamb Chops 1 Halibut S&W Lobster Cocktail Sauteed Spinach Mixed Green Salad Soup Du Jour Baked Potato

BRK-A: $114105 2 Double Sirloins 1 Porthouse 2 14 oz. Cold Lobster Tails 1 NY Cut Sirloin 1 Dover Sole Meuniere 1 Cajun Marinated Rib Steak 1 Colorado Rib Steak 1 Sirloin 1 Sliced Steak Wollensky 1 Filet Oscar Style 1 Roasted Veal Chop 1 Filet Mignon w/ Roquefort 1 King Salmon 1 Red Snapper S&W Lobster Cocktail Shrimp Cocktail Creamed Spinach Asparagus Vinaigrette Wild Mushrooms Wollensky's Famous Split Pea Soup Onio…

how about this; you give me the share and I'll treat you 2 of everything on this list?
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