The AACI Blog Page

19 Jul

Corporate Liability for Corruption

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, Governance, The AACI's View

July 19, 2019Technical Staff Those charged with governance of a “natural person” – business entity – are responsible for protecting its assets against loss whether it’s due to theft, fraud, or corruption. The board members are legally liable for their actions and inactions. There is also a legal liability attached […]

13 Jul

An Interview with The President of The AACI L. Burke Files

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Interviews, Opinions

In an interview with All Andorra, president Files talked about many current issues related to banking and banking regulations, money laundering, corruption scandals, and compliance. He also addressed many regulatory issues and provided his insights on the audit profession. The following are highlights of what Mr. Files said: So what has changed? It is harder than ever as a multinational to seek or even maintain international and domestic banking services. […]

10 Jul

Despite Death Threats, Glenn Greenwald Speaks Out About Exposing Large Corruption Scandal in Brazil

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Interviews

The Interview starts at the 39th minute of the above video. You cant read the transcript of the interview when you click here.

03 Jul

‘How Does Corruption Affect Human Rights?’: Analysis of an Article

Posted by The AACI Academia, CACM, Ethics, Governance, Human rights

Atie J El Mouallem, CACM, PhD Financial advisor to UHNWI, private entities, family offices, and companies. Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) and member of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) ‘How does corruption affect human rights?’ is an article written by Evelyne Schmid in 2005. The author was a participant of the […]

26 Jun

The AACI at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Posted by The AACI Academia, Africa, CACM, Certification

June 26, 2019 On June 11, 2019, Dr. Fagbayide A. Oluwole, president of the North South Business School, the strategic partner of The AACI in Nigeria, met with the officials of the University of Ibadan and discussed with them the implementation phases of the agreement signed between The AACI and […]

03 Jun

Judiciary Independence: A Central Pillar In The Fight Against Corruption

Posted by Mike Masoud Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, The AACI's View

June 4, 2019 Judiciary independence is a prerequisite to sustain development and fight corruption. Proper and adequate separation among the branches of government (Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive) is a must to govern in the best interest of the citizens. This is a well-known and proven practice of governance. Therefore, when […]

02 Jun

NO Budget without Real Reform – No Budget without the Independence of the Judiciary Authority

Posted by The AACI Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions

Opinion June 2, 2019 The Lebanese Judges’ Club dares to demand the execution of the first step towards the Independence of the Judiciary as per the Lebanese Constitution, the first step towards a healthy nation with effective public institutions. [note] See the May 31, 2019 speech of the President of the […]