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Technical StaffMay 15, 2023 Corruption 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...
Technical Staff April 28, 2023 The 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...
Technical Staff April 25, 2023 The 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...
Mike Masoud April 20, 2023 The 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...
Technical Staff March 26, 2023 Becoming a Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) can provide many advantages to a decision maker, including: Expertise: The certification process provides specialized training and knowledge in anti-corruption strategies, which can help decision makers identify and mitigate corruption-related risks. Credibility: Being a CACM demonstrates a commitment to...
Technical Staff March 24, 2023 Attention all professionals interested in preventing corruption intelligently and becoming Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM)! The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) is excited to announce a 5-day intensive CACM review course and exam via Zoom in Beirut – Lebanon, from May 25 – 29, 2023. The CACM...
Technical Staff March 17, 2023 On March 14, 2023, the Daily Mail reported that Credit Suisse had acknowledged the existence of ‘material weaknesses’ in its financial reporting controls while also grappling with $120 billion in customer withdrawals resulting from a series of scandals, which have caused the bank’s shares to...