
The Board Members’ Anti-Corruption Literacy 
As corruption is a business risk, the board members should take all the necessary measures to prevent, deter, detect, correct, and punish culprits….
As corruption is a business risk, the board members should take all the necessary measures to prevent, deter, detect, correct, and punish culprits….
Even if the independent auditor delivers an unqualified (clean) audit report, it implies that the financial statements may still contain serious misstatements that the auditor was unable to identify.
Technical StaffFebruary 28, 2022When corruption pervades a company, its culture and ideals are gradually altered. Corruption will destroy the organization if the leadership does not act quickly. A diligent leadership should scan its corporate environment regularly to detect corruption risks before it becomes uncontrollable. Corruption is cancer that afflicts nations, destroying...
Mike J. MasoudJanuary 15, 2022The private sector should get engaged in the fight against corruption. In most countries, the private sector is effected and affected by the prevalence of corruption. Article 12 of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) sets the expectations and requirements the private sector should abide...
Mike MasoudDecember 24, 2021A leader communicates successfully with stakeholders by using the word “we” rather than “I.” He accepts responsibility for his judgments and holds himself accountable for the outcomes of his decisions.The effective leader engages everyone involved in discouraging, preventing, and detecting fraud and corruption to accomplish tangible outcomes....
December 9, 2021Technical StaffToday, the world celebrates the 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day. The theme of the 2021 International Anti-Corruption Day is “Your right, your role: Say no to corruption”. Though, stakeholders should know their rights and roles to be empowered in Saying No to Corruption. All Rights Reserved to the United Nations....
Mike MasoudNovember 15, 2021While it is the role of government, The judiciary, and other agencies to enforce laws and regulations, it is leadership, which is required to succeed in the fight against corruption. Leadership by example and setting the proper tone at the top are prerequisites for conquering corrupts and...
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