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THE ANTI-CORRUPTION HANDBOOK

Today''s demanding marketplace expects CFOs, auditors, compliance officers, and forensic accountants to take responsibility for fraud detection. These expectations are buoyed by such legislation as the Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA), which makes it a crime for any U.S. entity or individual to obtain or retain business by paying bribes to foreign government officials.

Written by William P. Olsen, the National Practice Leader of Investigations at Grant Thornton, The Anti-Corruption Handbook: How to Protect Your Business in the Global Marketplace provides guidelines addressing the challenges of maintaining business integrity in the global marketplace. Timely and thought provoking, this book reveals the risks of doing business around the world and the precautions organizations can take to deter such activity.

Authoritative, comprehensive, and insightful, The Anti-Corruption Handbook provides clear guidance on:



  • Table of Contents

    Preface xiii

    About the Contributors xvii

    Chapter 1 Managing Corruption Risk 1

    You are Not Alone 2

    Bribery and Kickbacks 2

    Economic Espionage 2

    Money Laundering 3

    Developing Effective Compliance Programs 3

    Performing Due Diligence 4

    Chapter 2 What is Anti-Corruption? 5

    Anti-Corruption Detection and Prevention 5

    Critical Elements of an Effective Compliance Program 6

    Governance and Oversight 9

    Chapter 3 U.S. Efforts to Combat Global Corruption 11

    The Emergence of Nongovernment Organizations 12

    World Trade Organization 13

    Global Forum on Fighting Corruption 13

    International Financial Institutions 14

    International Chamber of Commerce 15

    Transparency International 15

    Global Corporate Governance Forum 15

    The Role of Civil Society 16

    The Emerging Markets 16

    Chapter 4 U.S. Laws Governing Corruption 19

    Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 19

    RICO Offenses 20

    Sherman Antitrust Act 21

    Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 22

    Economic Espionage Act of 1996 23

    Chapter 5 The Evolution of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 27

    Background 27

    Anti-Bribery Provisions 29

    Third-Party Payments 31

    Facilitating Payments 32

    Sanctions against Bribery 33

    Chapter 6 Internal Controls and Accounting Provisions of the FCPA 35

    FCPA Accounting Provisions 36

    Failed Controls 36

    Controls Assessment 37

    Conclusion 38

    Case Study: Rolling on a River 39

    Chapter 7 Do Not Crimp: The Need for Oversight of Foreign Operations 43

    Pitfalls of Emerging Markets 44

    Monitoring Behavior 45

    Education and Communication 46

    Extending the Tone from the Top beyond the Borders 47

    Case Study: Bribes in the USSR 47

    Chapter 8 The Human Factor 49

    Why Focus on Fraud and Corruption Risk? 50

    Behavioral Root Causes of Fraud and Corruption 50

    Psychology of Fraud Perpetrators 51

    Understanding Management Fraud 51

    Approaches to Deterring and Mitigating Financial Fraud Risk 52

    Chapter 9 Corporate Governance: The Key to Unmasking Corrupt Activity 55

    Enterprise Risk Management: Create Stronger Governance and Corporate Compliance 55

    Mitigating Risk 57

    Ascertain Risk Areas 58

    Establishing Procedures to Mitigate Risk 59

    Perform a Periodic Assessment 60

    Blowing the Whistle on Corporate Fraud 60

    Chapter 10 Whistle-Blower Programs 61

    Pulling Out the Earplugs 62

    Understanding Stakeholders and Their Needs 63

    Steps of the MACH Process 67

    Monitoring the MACH Process 78

    Conclusion 79

    Appendix 81

    Chapter 11 Document Retention 83

    Create, Communicate, Monitor 84

    Reduce Risk through Technology 84

    Computer Crime 85

    The Most Common Computer-Related Crimes 85

    The Value of Stored Data 86

    Chapter 12 Information Security: Intellectual Property Theft is Often the Result of Government Corruption 87

    Information Security Audit 89

    Classification of Information 89

    Division of Responsibilities and Duties is an Effective Strategy in Protecting Trade Secrets 90

    Information Security Control Officers or Custodians 90

    Use of Confidential or Proprietary Markings 91

    Document Destruction 91

    Education and Training 91

    Background Checks 92

    Confidentiality Agreements 92

    Employee Orientation 92

    Separation Plans 93

    Physical Security 94

    Systems Security 95

    E-Mail Policy 99

    Internet Policy 100

    Solicitations for Information 100

    Seminar/Tradeshow/Off-Site Meetings Policy 101

    Joint Venture/Vendor/Subcontractor Procedures 101

    Contractual Provisions with End Users 102

    Action Plans 103

    International Protection Issues 104

    Information Security Policy 104

    Chapter 13 Anti–Money Laundering: The USA PATRIOT Act 105

    Current State of AML in the Global Marketplace 106

    Case Study: The Boys from Brazil 109

    Chapter 14 Procurement Fraud: Detecting and Preventing Procurement and Related Fraud 111

    Kickbacks 112

    Vendor Fraud 113

    Bid Rigging 113

    Defective Pricing and Price Fixing 114

    Contract Fraud 116

    Cost/Labor Mischarging 118

    Case Study 1: Employee Fraud 120

    Case Study 2: Vendor Kickbacks and Collusion 121

    Conclusion 121

    Chapter 15 Construction Fraud: Monitoring, Mitigating, and Investigating Construction Fraud 123

    Common Construction Company Fraud Schemes 124

    Combating Fraud and Corruption 126

    Strengthen Your Internal Controls 126

    Chapter 16 Special Investigations: How to Investigate Allegations of Corruption 129

    An Interested Party: The Auditor 130

    The Special Investigation 132

    Chapter 17 Navigating the Perils of the Global Marketplace 135

    FCPA Enforcement 135

    Record Keeping 138

    Data Collection and Processing 139

    Transborder Data-Flow Issues 139

    Chapter 18 Case for Collective Action: The World Bank Initiative 143

    Why Collective Action against Corruption? 143

    Different Views of Corruption 144

    Business Costs of Corruption 144

    Costs of Corruption for Industries, Economies, and Countries 145

    Different Views of the Private Sector 145

    Corruption Dilemma 146

    Chapter 19 Leveling the Playing Field 157

    Book Research Summary 161

    Index 165

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      Book Synopsis

      THE ANTI-CORRUPTION HANDBOOK

      Today''s demanding marketplace expects CFOs, auditors, compliance officers, and forensic accountants to take responsibility for fraud detection. These expectations are buoyed by such legislation as the Foreign Corruption Practices Act (FCPA), which makes it a crime for any U.S. entity or individual to obtain or retain business by paying bribes to foreign government officials.

      Written by William P. Olsen, the National Practice Leader of Investigations at Grant Thornton, The Anti-Corruption Handbook: How to Protect Your Business in the Global Marketplace provides guidelines addressing the challenges of maintaining business integrity in the global marketplace. Timely and thought provoking, this book reveals the risks of doing business around the world and the precautions organizations can take to deter such activity.

      Authoritative, comprehensive, and insightful, The Anti-Corruption Handbook provides clear guidance on:



      • Table of Contents

        Preface xiii

        About the Contributors xvii

        Chapter 1 Managing Corruption Risk 1

        You are Not Alone 2

        Bribery and Kickbacks 2

        Economic Espionage 2

        Money Laundering 3

        Developing Effective Compliance Programs 3

        Performing Due Diligence 4

        Chapter 2 What is Anti-Corruption? 5

        Anti-Corruption Detection and Prevention 5

        Critical Elements of an Effective Compliance Program 6

        Governance and Oversight 9

        Chapter 3 U.S. Efforts to Combat Global Corruption 11

        The Emergence of Nongovernment Organizations 12

        World Trade Organization 13

        Global Forum on Fighting Corruption 13

        International Financial Institutions 14

        International Chamber of Commerce 15

        Transparency International 15

        Global Corporate Governance Forum 15

        The Role of Civil Society 16

        The Emerging Markets 16

        Chapter 4 U.S. Laws Governing Corruption 19

        Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 19

        RICO Offenses 20

        Sherman Antitrust Act 21

        Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 22

        Economic Espionage Act of 1996 23

        Chapter 5 The Evolution of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 27

        Background 27

        Anti-Bribery Provisions 29

        Third-Party Payments 31

        Facilitating Payments 32

        Sanctions against Bribery 33

        Chapter 6 Internal Controls and Accounting Provisions of the FCPA 35

        FCPA Accounting Provisions 36

        Failed Controls 36

        Controls Assessment 37

        Conclusion 38

        Case Study: Rolling on a River 39

        Chapter 7 Do Not Crimp: The Need for Oversight of Foreign Operations 43

        Pitfalls of Emerging Markets 44

        Monitoring Behavior 45

        Education and Communication 46

        Extending the Tone from the Top beyond the Borders 47

        Case Study: Bribes in the USSR 47

        Chapter 8 The Human Factor 49

        Why Focus on Fraud and Corruption Risk? 50

        Behavioral Root Causes of Fraud and Corruption 50

        Psychology of Fraud Perpetrators 51

        Understanding Management Fraud 51

        Approaches to Deterring and Mitigating Financial Fraud Risk 52

        Chapter 9 Corporate Governance: The Key to Unmasking Corrupt Activity 55

        Enterprise Risk Management: Create Stronger Governance and Corporate Compliance 55

        Mitigating Risk 57

        Ascertain Risk Areas 58

        Establishing Procedures to Mitigate Risk 59

        Perform a Periodic Assessment 60

        Blowing the Whistle on Corporate Fraud 60

        Chapter 10 Whistle-Blower Programs 61

        Pulling Out the Earplugs 62

        Understanding Stakeholders and Their Needs 63

        Steps of the MACH Process 67

        Monitoring the MACH Process 78

        Conclusion 79

        Appendix 81

        Chapter 11 Document Retention 83

        Create, Communicate, Monitor 84

        Reduce Risk through Technology 84

        Computer Crime 85

        The Most Common Computer-Related Crimes 85

        The Value of Stored Data 86

        Chapter 12 Information Security: Intellectual Property Theft is Often the Result of Government Corruption 87

        Information Security Audit 89

        Classification of Information 89

        Division of Responsibilities and Duties is an Effective Strategy in Protecting Trade Secrets 90

        Information Security Control Officers or Custodians 90

        Use of Confidential or Proprietary Markings 91

        Document Destruction 91

        Education and Training 91

        Background Checks 92

        Confidentiality Agreements 92

        Employee Orientation 92

        Separation Plans 93

        Physical Security 94

        Systems Security 95

        E-Mail Policy 99

        Internet Policy 100

        Solicitations for Information 100

        Seminar/Tradeshow/Off-Site Meetings Policy 101

        Joint Venture/Vendor/Subcontractor Procedures 101

        Contractual Provisions with End Users 102

        Action Plans 103

        International Protection Issues 104

        Information Security Policy 104

        Chapter 13 Anti–Money Laundering: The USA PATRIOT Act 105

        Current State of AML in the Global Marketplace 106

        Case Study: The Boys from Brazil 109

        Chapter 14 Procurement Fraud: Detecting and Preventing Procurement and Related Fraud 111

        Kickbacks 112

        Vendor Fraud 113

        Bid Rigging 113

        Defective Pricing and Price Fixing 114

        Contract Fraud 116

        Cost/Labor Mischarging 118

        Case Study 1: Employee Fraud 120

        Case Study 2: Vendor Kickbacks and Collusion 121

        Conclusion 121

        Chapter 15 Construction Fraud: Monitoring, Mitigating, and Investigating Construction Fraud 123

        Common Construction Company Fraud Schemes 124

        Combating Fraud and Corruption 126

        Strengthen Your Internal Controls 126

        Chapter 16 Special Investigations: How to Investigate Allegations of Corruption 129

        An Interested Party: The Auditor 130

        The Special Investigation 132

        Chapter 17 Navigating the Perils of the Global Marketplace 135

        FCPA Enforcement 135

        Record Keeping 138

        Data Collection and Processing 139

        Transborder Data-Flow Issues 139

        Chapter 18 Case for Collective Action: The World Bank Initiative 143

        Why Collective Action against Corruption? 143

        Different Views of Corruption 144

        Business Costs of Corruption 144

        Costs of Corruption for Industries, Economies, and Countries 145

        Different Views of the Private Sector 145

        Corruption Dilemma 146

        Chapter 19 Leveling the Playing Field 157

        Book Research Summary 161

        Index 165

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