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18 Dec

Empowering Women to Combat Corruption and Promote Transparency

Posted by The AACI Governance, Human rights, Opinions

December 17, 2022 In recent years, the role of women in combating corruption and promoting transparency has gained increased recognition and attention. While women have historically been underrepresented in positions of power and decision-making, there is growing evidence that their participation can positively impact governance and the fight against corruption. […]

15 Dec

Whistleblowing: A Prerequisite for Effective Corruption Discovery

Posted by The AACI Learning Programs, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Types of Fraud and Corruption, whistleblowing

3 Days Learning Program Overview Corruption is a pandemic prevalent all over countries with varying degrees. Therefore, the norm is to fight corruption and engage all stakeholders in all economic sectors. Tips count for more than 50% of fraud and corruption discoveries. A fraud or corruption case takes 18 to […]

15 Dec

International Anti-Corruption Day: December 9

Posted by The AACI Academia, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Human rights, The AACI's View

The world celebrates each year International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. This day is celebrated to remind people of the importance of fighting corruption and promoting transparency in government. Corruption hurts economic development, the rule of law, and social stability. However, the extent of corruption damages varies among countries. Looking […]

30 Nov

Press Release:Nomination for the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award of Qatar

Posted by The AACI Press Release, Principles of Fighting Corruption

PRESS RELEASE November 30, 2022 Tempe, Arizona FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nomination for the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award of Qatar The management of the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award of Qatar invited The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) to nominate qualified individuals for the Award. Therefore, The AACI selected Mrs. Gina J. Chammas, […]

29 Nov

FTX: Shocking and Painful Failure of the Company

Posted by The AACI Conflicts of interest, Governance, Internal Control, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Types of Fraud and Corruption

November 29, 2022Technical Staff FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy and sell crypto assets. Cryptocurrencies all share the same basic structure as their star asset, bitcoin: a publicly accessible “blockchain” that records ownership without controlling central authority. FTX is significant because it, along with its competitor […]

25 Nov

Engaging University Students in Fighting Corruption

Posted by The AACI Academia, CACF, Certification, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Student

November 25, 2022Technical Staff The first step to engaging university students to deter, prevent, and detect fraud and corruption starts with the Certified Anti-Corruption Fellow (CACF) program. It needs courageous and patriotic leadership to unleash tomorrow’s leaders’ potential. The nation shall lose the fight if the youth do not form […]

14 Nov

Financial Statement Fraud – Part 2

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Types of Fraud and Corruption

November 14, 2022Technical Staff Costs and Damages of Financial Statement Fraud 1 A COSO study, which examined financial statement fraud allegations investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a ten-year period (1998-2007), found that news of an alleged fraud resulted in an average 16.7 percent abnormal stock price […]