Exam Unit
December 5, 2024
The fight against corruption is evolving, and so is The Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) credential. At The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI), we’ve redesigned the CACM Review Textbook for its 2025 Edition, setting a new benchmark for anti-corruption professional education worldwide. As the only official review textbook authored and published by The AACI’s Exam Unit, the 2025 Edition integrates groundbreaking updates and additions that reflect the dynamic landscape of corruption prevention and ethical leadership.
What’s New in the 2025 Edition?
1. Cyber Fraud: Navigating and Preventing Modern Digital Scams
With the surge in cybercrime, the 2025 Edition dedicates an entire section to tackling this global menace. Key highlights include:
a. Comprehensive definitions and examples of cyber fraud.
b. Insights into Interpol’s global initiatives and the UN’s frameworks for countering cybercrime.
c. Practical steps for prevention, detection, and reporting.
d. The critical role of cybersecurity and international collaboration in mitigating the magnitude of cybercrime.
2. Blockchain Technology: A Game-Changer in Anti-Corruption Efforts
The textbook explores how blockchain is reshaping the fight against corruption by:
a. Ensuring transparency and accountability in transactions.
b. Examining its integration with AI technologies to strengthen fraud detection.
c. Demonstrating the correlation between blockchain adoption and reduced corruption levels.
3. Key Global Frameworks and Landmark Anti-Corruption Instruments
The 2025 Edition provides deeper insights into global anti-corruption standards, including:
a. The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention highlights its critical role in addressing bribery in international business transactions.
b. The UK Bribery Act of 2010, with a focus on its jurisdiction, compliance expectations, and influence on ethical practices worldwide.
c. The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), a new U.S. law addressing demand-side bribery and closing loopholes in anti-corruption enforcement.
4. Corporate Reporting and Sustainability in Anti-Corruption Compliance
The French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA) introduces new guidelines for reporting anti-corruption programs under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The textbook explains:
a. The importance of reporting the absence or presence of anti-bribery measures.
b. The role of independent third-party reviews in ensuring compliance and transparency.
Why This Matters
Corruption is a multifaceted challenge that requires innovative tools and strategic approaches. By integrating cutting-edge topics like cyber fraud, blockchain, and international legislation, the CACM Review Textbook equips future anti-corruption leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate an increasingly complex environment.
A Sneak Peek at the New Grade Allocations and Exam Enhancements
The 2025 Edition not only updates the content but also introduces refined grading and evaluation methodologies, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
Stay Tuned!
The 2025 CACM Review Textbook is more than just an update—it’s a game-changing resource for professionals committed to ethical leadership and corruption prevention. Keep an eye out for its release and discover why it’s the ultimate guide for mastering the CACM credential.
Together, let’s adopt the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption and the Standards on Fighting Corruption in the global fight against corruption.
