Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services | How should you conduct an investigation? We will join the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) to address this question as part of series of webinars titled "Six Questions the Board Should Ask." Each presentation will address how to use an integrated approach to governance, risk management and compliance. FIDS professionals will lead the discussion on how to conduct investigations on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Click here to learn more and register. Risky business: FCPA concerns for life sciences companies Nearly 30% of acquiring companies do not evaluate FCPA risks prior to an acquisition. Although the basic elements of the FCPA may not initially seem complex, the underlying principles can be triggered by many aspects of the business operations of a life science or medical technology company. Read more. Fraud risks facing audit committee In an effort to deal with financial pressures, many companies have reduced headcount and infrastructure costs. These reductions can weaken internal controls and create the perfect opportunity for fraud to occur. Find out more in the January issue of BoardMatters Quarterly. Investigative strategies from a former federal prosecutor What do prosecutors think about while conducting an investigation? What are the strategies and tactics they employ to advance an investigation? How do they investigate a company, its officers or other entities or individuals? Find out here. |
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The Guide to Investigating Business Fraud The AICPA recently published The Guide to Investigating Business Fraud, written by our Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services practice.
The book is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive guide that looks at the principles and techniques of investigating fraud. It is a must read for forensic accountants, litigation attorneys, corporate boards and management, audit committees and accounting students.Learn more and hear from the authors.
Corruption or compliance — weighing the costs
Our global fraud survey of more than 500 corporate leaders, including CEOs, CFOs and internal audit directors, focuses on issues of bribery and corruption in developed and emerging markets.
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