August 17, 2022Technical Staff The following story (click here to read it in its entirety) is a typical example of how kickbacks work, and how they begin small and grow larger and larger. On August 15, 2022, The Sunday Morning Herald published a story titled “Businesswoman gave car, boat, and […]
August 14, 2022Mike J. Masoud It is not uncommon to read about or hear misconceptions about accountability. For example, one should be careful to distinguish between accountability and responsibility. Many decision-makers and policy-makers have a clear understanding of what accountability is, while many others do not. Therefore, I discuss the […]
It is impossible to recognize something you do not know or have been trained to recognize correctly. However, the nature, amount, and scope of anti-corruption knowledge and abilities required by decision makers vary. For example, the CFO’s anti-corruption knowledge exceeds what a board member requires to fulfill his duty of care. Unfortunately, many decision-makers are unaware of two important corruption-related challenges. First and foremost,
The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) has expanded the scope of the Certified Anti-Corruption Fellow (CACF) certification program to professionals, with effect from August 1, 2022. A professional who chooses not to become a Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM), a more advanced anti-corruption certification program, will be able to obtain a CACF certification, which is less expensive, takes less time, and covers fewer topics. It is also a one-day anti-corruption certification program.
Mike MasoudJuly 19, 2022 On September 15, 2021, I published on this official blog of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) a post entitled “Theranos Blood Testing Fraud: From 9 billion USD to 0 USD.” Theranos blood testing fraud is the biggest health care fraud in history. Due to its significance, […]
Technical StaffJuly 16, 2022 On April 12, 2022, Sri Lanka defaulted on its international debt obligations for the first time in its post-independence history. But it did not take a long time for the government to fall. On July 13, 2022, Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country 1. […]
the purpose and effectiveness of internal control are being put to the test “like never before” by a slew of external pressures.
50% of respondents said that a lack of appropriately skilled staff is a challenge.
41% said technological advances are compromising existing internal controls.
32% said a lack of executive emphasis on internal controls was also impacting the management of internal control.
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