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20 Feb

Anti-Corruption Policy

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Business Ethics, Conflicts of interest, Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Transparency, whistleblowing

Technical Staff February 20, 2023 An anti-corruption policy is a set of guidelines and procedures a company establishes to prevent, deter, detect, and correct corrupt practices on time. The policy outlines measures that employees and business partners must follow to prevent corruption, bribery, fraud, and other unethical practices, as well […]

15 Feb

The Audit Profession in the Arab Countries.

Posted by The AACI Academia, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Opinions, Transparency

Technical Staff February 15, 2023 The audit profession in Arab countries can be traced back to the early twentieth century when the region’s first accounting and auditing firms were established. The audit profession has evolved and developed in response to changing business and societal needs. Initially, the auditors’ primary responsibility […]

07 Feb

Fraud Prevention and Awareness in the Financial Industry

Posted by The AACI Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Transparency

February 7, 2023 Technical Staff Fraud has become a common problem in modern society, with numerous cases making headlines and causing significant financial and emotional harm to individuals and organizations. The recent FTX fraud scandal emphasizes the need for increased awareness and education on the subject. Here are the five […]

30 Jan

Certified Anti-Corruption Fellow (CACF)®©

Posted by The AACI CACF, Leadership, Learning Programs, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Student, Transparency

Exam UnitJanuary 30, 2023 The CACF is an anti-corruption certification that intends to assist participating institutions, universities, and professionals who wish to fight corruption wisely. CACF is often utilized to increase anti-corruption intelligence by middle and higher management professionals. The higher the degree of anti-corruption knowledge and abilities of the […]

26 Jan

Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO)

Posted by The AACI Costs of Corruption, Governance, Types of Fraud and Corruption

Technical Staff January 26, 2023 An Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) is a legal tool used in the United Kingdom to investigate and recover assets suspected of criminal proceeds. UWOs require an individual or a business to explain the source of assets disproportionate to their known lawful income. The assets may be seized […]

25 Jan

Insights from the Frontlines: A Conversation with Mr. Mike Masoud of The AACI

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACEM, CACF, CACM, Certification, Leadership, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Transparency

January 25, 2022 Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Mike Masoud, the senior director of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) in the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Masoud has been with The AACI for over ten years. He has played a vital role in the organization’s efforts […]

23 Jan

Closing the Gap: Implementing Corporate Values to Prevent Corruption

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Leadership, Opinions, whistleblowing

Technical StaffJanuary 23,2023 Corporate values are the principles that guide a company’s day-to-day operations. They are intended to encourage ethical behavior, foster a positive work environment, and ensure that the company pursues its mission and goals. However, there is frequently a mismatch between corporate value theory and practical implementation, particularly […]