These posts are relevant to The AACI’s two premier anti-corruption certification programs: Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CAMC): taregting decision makers, and Organizations Anti-Corruption Certification Program.
Evidence shows that when an individual believes that he is being watched, he makes sure that his behavior complies with what is expected of him. For example, it is more likely than not that students do not cheat on exams when they believe that they are being watched by humans or cameras. When deterrence is professionally designed and implemented adequately, its monetary and non-monetary savings are remarkable. But the effectiveness of deterrence depends on three components.
Preventing fraud and corruption is an evolving and complex challenge. It requires vigilant leadership and an effective board to ensure that policies are updated continuously, all employees are well trained, and internal control is effective. In addition, organizations should use proper and adequate technology to lower the risk of fraud and corruption. Organizations should have blockchain at the top of their agenda.
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.
May 19, 2022Mike MasoudThe importance of universities, colleges, and other educational institutions in preventing and deterring corruption cannot be overstated. Promoting an ethos of accountability and honesty in the academic community begins with fostering a culture of integrity and transparency among students and faculty members alike. That is why, in...
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“Engaging University Students to Prevent Corruption”April 28, 2022Mike J. MasoudUniversities are social institutions with a critical role to play in the battle against corruption. Most colleges, however, do not include their students in the battle against corruption. Furthermore, most colleges do not offer anti-corruption courses to their students. Even when...
The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) is the only institute that targets executive management and those charged with the governance of any organization to equip its decision makers with the required knowledge and skills, enabling them to play a proactive role in preventing fraud and corruption. It achieves this objective through two premier certification programs—first, the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) management credential. Second, the Certified Anti-Corruption Entity (CACE), …
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