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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
      Published 19 April 2012
      ISBN-13 9781118004586
      978-1118004586
      ISBN-10 1118004582
      Also in:
      Finance and accounting Corporate crime / white-collar crime

      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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