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Technical Staff February 20, 2023 An anti-corruption policy is a set of guidelines and procedures a company establishes to prevent, deter, detect, and correct corrupt practices on time. The policy outlines measures that employees and business partners must follow to prevent corruption, bribery, fraud, and other unethical practices, as well...
Technical Staff February 15, 2023 The 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...
January 25, 2022 Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Mike Masoud, the senior director of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) in the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Masoud has been with The AACI for over ten years. He has played a vital role in the organization’s efforts...
Technical StaffJanuary 23,2023 Corporate values are the principles that guide a company’s day-to-day operations. They are intended to encourage ethical behavior, foster a positive work environment, and ensure that the company pursues its mission and goals. However, there is frequently a mismatch between corporate value theory and practical implementation, particularly...
Mike MasoudJanuary 15, 2023 Prevalence of the rule of law is one of the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption promulgated by The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI). The lack of the rule of law in communities and countries can manifest in various ways. Some of the most well-known manifestations include: Corruption:...
December 29, 2022 Happy 2023 to all The American Anti-Corruption Institute’s members, friends, associates, colleagues, supporters, and advocates! The AACI is grateful to have such a dedicated and passionate team working towards our goal of promoting integrity and transparency and adopting the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption in government and...
December 23, 2022Technical Staff Integrity is an important quality that every leader should possess. It involves being honest, consistent, and ethical in one’s actions and decisions. A leader with integrity inspires trust and respect from their team and colleagues and creates a positive and productive work environment. But beyond just...