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Book Synopsis

How-to, authoritative guidance for creating a best-in-class fraud prevention and compliance program in any organization

Now in a Second Edition, this practical book helps corporate executives and managers understand the full ramifications of good corporate governance and compliance. It covers best practices for establishing a unit to protect the financial integrity of a business; theories and models on how and why fraud occurs in an organization; importance of strong internal controls; major compliance and corporate governance initiatives and milestones since 1985; and more. Complete coverage includes implementation guidance for a robust fraud prevention and compliance program, including sample policies, best practice examples, and a 14-point management antifraud program.

  • Covers fraud risk assessment and prevention guidance
  • Looks at global risk issues, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act
  • Examines amendmen

    Table of Contents

    Foreword to the Second Edition xiii

    Foreword to the First Edition xvii

    Preface xxi

    Acknowledgments xxvii

    Chapter 1 Fraud’s Feeding Frenzy 1

    Chapter 2 Fraud Theory and Prevention 23

    Chapter 3 The Path to Greater Corporate Compliance, Accountability, and Ethical Conduct: COSO to Sarbanes-Oxley 47

    Chapter 4 The Path to Greater Corporate Compliance, Accountability, and Ethical Conduct: SAS 99 to the 2010 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 81

    Chapter 5 Internal Controls and Antifraud Programs 105

    Chapter 6 Financial Statement Fraud 133

    Chapter 7 Internal Fraud: Protecting a Company 157

    Chapter 8 Former Fraudster and New Man 171

    Chapter 9 External Schemes and Scams: The Rest of the Fraud Story 185

    Chapter 10 Not Too Big to Fail 205

    Chapter 11 Designing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program 231

    Chapter 12 Whistleblowers and Hotlines 255

    Chapter 13 Time to Do Background Checks 287

    Chapter 14 Training, Training, and More Training 307

    Chapter 15 Global Fraud and Corruption Risk 329

    Chapter 16 The Feds Are Watching: What to Know and Do Now 349

    Chapter 17 A Fraud Prevention Culture That Works 371

    Appendix

    ACFE Fraud Prevention Checklist 391

    About the Authors 395

    Index 399

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 19/04/2012
    ISBN13: 9781118004586, 978-1118004586
    ISBN10: 1118004582

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    How-to, authoritative guidance for creating a best-in-class fraud prevention and compliance program in any organization

    Now in a Second Edition, this practical book helps corporate executives and managers understand the full ramifications of good corporate governance and compliance. It covers best practices for establishing a unit to protect the financial integrity of a business; theories and models on how and why fraud occurs in an organization; importance of strong internal controls; major compliance and corporate governance initiatives and milestones since 1985; and more. Complete coverage includes implementation guidance for a robust fraud prevention and compliance program, including sample policies, best practice examples, and a 14-point management antifraud program.

    • Covers fraud risk assessment and prevention guidance
    • Looks at global risk issues, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act
    • Examines amendmen

      Table of Contents

      Foreword to the Second Edition xiii

      Foreword to the First Edition xvii

      Preface xxi

      Acknowledgments xxvii

      Chapter 1 Fraud’s Feeding Frenzy 1

      Chapter 2 Fraud Theory and Prevention 23

      Chapter 3 The Path to Greater Corporate Compliance, Accountability, and Ethical Conduct: COSO to Sarbanes-Oxley 47

      Chapter 4 The Path to Greater Corporate Compliance, Accountability, and Ethical Conduct: SAS 99 to the 2010 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations 81

      Chapter 5 Internal Controls and Antifraud Programs 105

      Chapter 6 Financial Statement Fraud 133

      Chapter 7 Internal Fraud: Protecting a Company 157

      Chapter 8 Former Fraudster and New Man 171

      Chapter 9 External Schemes and Scams: The Rest of the Fraud Story 185

      Chapter 10 Not Too Big to Fail 205

      Chapter 11 Designing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program 231

      Chapter 12 Whistleblowers and Hotlines 255

      Chapter 13 Time to Do Background Checks 287

      Chapter 14 Training, Training, and More Training 307

      Chapter 15 Global Fraud and Corruption Risk 329

      Chapter 16 The Feds Are Watching: What to Know and Do Now 349

      Chapter 17 A Fraud Prevention Culture That Works 371

      Appendix

      ACFE Fraud Prevention Checklist 391

      About the Authors 395

      Index 399

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