Relevant internal control posts. They cover best practices, principles, publications, news, stories, and significant updates. The AACI adopts the COSO’s internal control definition, implementation guidelines, and literature.
Mike MasoudJune 9, 2023The board of directors’ duties is set, in most if not all countries, by commercial law. The principal duties of the board are: Selection and removal of officers Declaring and distributing dividends Setting the management compensation Coordinating audit activities Evaluating, managing, and approving the company’s risk strategies Decisions on...
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...
The Ten Principles of Fighting CorruptionThe office of the President. Tempe, May 17, 2023Dear The AACI Stakeholders,I am pleased to announce that The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) has recently published The Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption on its website (click here). These principles cover a range of topics, including the...
Technical StaffMay 15, 2023Corruption can cause severe damage to businesses of all sizes and tarnish their business image. It can harm a company’s reputation, employee turnover and morale, productivity, financial performance, and long-term success. Sometimes, corruption wipes out well-established companies! Therefore, small and medium-sized business owners must proactively prevent corruption...
Technical StaffApril 28, 2023The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) believes the fight against corruption is a complex socioeconomic battle that mandates more than just the enactment of laws, rules, regulations, and the creation of anti-corruption agencies. The most significant challenge in this fight is the need for more trust between citizens...
Technical StaffApril 25, 2023The following list of common red flags may indicate fraudulent behavior. However, they may not always mean fraud, but they may help identify potential risks and assess whether further investigation is warranted.1. Unusual behavior: A fraudster may exhibit unusual behavior, such as working odd hours, taking frequent vacations, or...
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...
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