9 Topics
0 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals responsible for preventing and detecting bribery and corruption within their organizations, including:
- Compliance Officers
- Internal Auditors
- Legal Counsel
- Risk Managers
- Ethics Officers
- Anyone involved in ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws
Session Objectives
- Understand the legal and regulatory landscape of anti-bribery and corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
- Identify and assess bribery and corruption risks.
- Implement effective anti-bribery and corruption controls.
- Conduct compliance audits related to anti-bribery and corruption.
- Develop audit programs and procedures for compliance assessments.
- Understand the red flags and warning signs of bribery and corruption.
- Investigate suspected bribery and corruption incidents.
- Develop a robust anti-bribery and corruption compliance program.
- Communicate anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures effectively.
- Foster a culture of ethical business practices within their organizations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest anti-bribery and corruption trends and best practices.
- Contribute to a stronger ethical and compliant business environment.
- Enhance their understanding of international anti-bribery and corruption laws.
- Become a more valuable and sought-after compliance professional.
- Understand the role of due diligence in mitigating bribery and corruption risks.
About the Course
Bribery and corruption pose significant legal, financial, and reputational risks to organizations operating globally. This comprehensive training course on Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively audit compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws. Participants will learn how to identify bribery and corruption risks, implement effective controls, conduct compliance audits, and foster a culture of ethical business practices. This course bridges the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation, empowering participants to become valuable assets in mitigating these risks and promoting integrity.
Curriculum & Topics
9 Topics | Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
Defining bribery and corruption and their various forms (e.g., facilitation payments, kickbacks, extortion).
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Subtopic 1.2:
Understanding the legal and ethical implications of bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 1.3:
The impact of bribery and corruption on organizations (financial, reputational, legal).
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Subtopic 1.4:
Overview of international anti-bribery and corruption laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD Anti-Bribery Convention).
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Subtopic 1.5:
The importance of a strong anti-bribery and corruption compliance program.
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Subtopic 2.1:
In-depth analysis of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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Subtopic 2.2:
Understanding the UK Bribery Act.
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Subtopic 2.3:
Overview of other relevant international and national anti-bribery and corruption laws.
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Subtopic 2.4:
Extraterritorial reach of anti-bribery and corruption laws.
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Subtopic 2.5:
Compliance with sanctions regimes related to bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 3.1:
Identifying and assessing bribery and corruption risks.
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Subtopic 3.2:
Developing a bribery and corruption risk assessment methodology.
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Subtopic 3.3:
Analyzing industry-specific bribery and corruption risks.
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Subtopic 3.4:
Assessing risks related to third-party relationships (agents, distributors, consultants).
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Subtopic 3.5:
Prioritizing bribery and corruption risks for mitigation.
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Subtopic 4.1:
Developing a robust anti-bribery and corruption compliance program.
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Subtopic 4.2:
Implementing preventive controls (e.g., policies, procedures, training, due diligence).
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Subtopic 4.3:
Implementing detective controls (e.g., monitoring, whistleblowing hotlines, internal audit).
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Subtopic 4.4:
Third-party due diligence and monitoring.
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Subtopic 4.5:
Gifts, hospitality, and entertainment policies.
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Subtopic 5.1:
Importance of third-party due diligence in mitigating bribery and corruption risks.
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Subtopic 5.2:
Conducting risk-based due diligence on third parties.
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Subtopic 5.3:
Contractual provisions related to anti-bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 5.4:
Monitoring third-party activities.
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Subtopic 5.5:
Managing third-party relationships.
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Subtopic 6.1:
Developing an anti-bribery and corruption compliance audit program.
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Subtopic 6.2:
Planning and executing compliance audits.
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Subtopic 6.3:
Gathering and analyzing audit evidence.
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Subtopic 6.4:
Documenting and reporting compliance audit findings.
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Subtopic 6.5:
Following up on compliance audit recommendations.
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Subtopic 7.1:
Establishing procedures for investigating suspected bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 7.2:
Conducting internal investigations.
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Subtopic 7.3:
Preserving evidence and chain of custody.
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Subtopic 7.4:
Reporting investigation findings to appropriate parties.
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Subtopic 7.5:
Legal and ethical considerations in investigations.
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Subtopic 8.1:
Developing and delivering anti-bribery and corruption training programs.
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Subtopic 8.2:
Communicating anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures.
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Subtopic 8.3:
Promoting a culture of ethical business practices.
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Subtopic 8.4:
Raising awareness about bribery and corruption risks.
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Subtopic 8.5:
Reinforcing the importance of compliance.
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Subtopic 9.1:
The evolving landscape of anti-bribery and corruption compliance.
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Subtopic 9.2:
Use of technology in anti-bribery and corruption compliance.
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Subtopic 9.3:
Data analytics for detecting bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 9.4:
International cooperation in combating bribery and corruption.
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Subtopic 9.5:
Best practices for building a world-class anti-bribery and corruption compliance program.
