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Mike MasoudJanuary 24, 2024IntroductionIn the vast tapestry of global challenges, corruption emerges as a silent yet formidable enemy, wreaking havoc on the very fabric of societies. Its insidious influence is particularly pronounced in developing countries, leaving a lasting impact on the youth – the architects of tomorrow’s world. In this...
Technical Staff May 23, 2023In today’s complex business landscape, the critical issue of corruption looms as a persistent threat. Its damaging impact can erode trust, impair reputations, undermine human rights, wipe out innovation, and pave the way for money laundering and financing terrorism: it is the cancer of nations and...
Mike MasoudApril 20, 2023The profession of auditing serves as a crucial element in safeguarding the public interest, promoting the welfare of society, and assisting those responsible for governance in deterring, preventing, and identifying fraudulent and corrupt practices. Additionally, an independent auditor issuing an audit report on the accompanying financial statements...
Technical StaffFebruary 15, 2023The 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 was to ensure...
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 back...
November 25, 2022Technical StaffThe 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 a...
Engaging Students in Fighting Corruption
Regardless of the existence of corruption, students should understand the basics and characteristics of corruption. They should learn about corruption schemes and their damages. They should also learn how to deter and prevent corruption.
Benefits of Engaging Students
An effective student engagement strategy should achieve the following goals:
Together, Empowering Tone at the Top
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