International Bribery Laws, Compliance and Investigations
Intermediate
Online
Description
As fraud investigations become more global, it is important for fraud examiners to be familiar with the many existing laws against international bribery and how they might apply.
In this course, you will learn about international bribery rules currently in effect, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OECD Guidelines and UN conventions. Also, you will learn how organizations can design compliance programs that adhere to the guidelines provided by anti-bribery enforcement authorities and how to properly investigate international bribery offences.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Compare the major international initiatives against corruption.
Identify the anti-bribery recommendations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Recognize the major provisions of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
Determine the most effective compliance mechanisms to prevent bribery.
Identify best practices for conducting bribery investigations.
Table of Contents
| Part I | Bribery Initiatives, Regulations, and Guidance |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| Lesson 2 | The United Nations Convention Against Corruption |
| Lesson 3 | The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
| Lesson 4 | Additional References for FCPA Compliance |
| Lesson 5 | The UK Bribery Act |
| Lesson 6 | Additional Guidance from the UK Ministry of Justice |
| Lesson 7 | Other Jurisdictional Initiatives |
| Part II | Anti-Corruption Policies and Procedures |
| Lesson 8 | Building a Compliance Program to Combat International Bribery |
| Lesson 9 | International Bribery Risk Factors |
| Lesson 10 | Bribery Risk Assessments |
| Lesson 11 | Phases of a Risk Assessment |
| Lesson 12 | Developing a Response Plan |
| Part III | Investigating International Bribery |
| Lesson 13 | Preparing for the Investigation |
| Lesson 14 | Selecting the Investigative Team |
| Lesson 15 | Identifying Sources of Information |
| Lesson 16 | Collecting, Organizing, and Processing Information |
| Lesson 17 | Conducting Interviews |
| Lesson 18 | Analyzing Information |
| Lesson 19 | Concluding the Investigation |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 8 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Business Law |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | January 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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