Fraud and corruption : prevention and detection ; The Tightrope : a story of fraud and corruption

Despite tougher legislation and vociferous rhetoric around the world, little seems to have changed in the world of corporate fraud and corruption. Reports of major frauds and bribery scandals are as prevalent as they were twenty years ago, although, if anything, they are far more damaging to the reputation and value of the organizations that are involved. Fraud and corruption remain a significant unmanaged source of risk for many organizations. Drawing on examples from the UK, America, Scandinavia and Australia, the authors provide a compendium of techniques for assessing the true risk of fraud and corruption within your organization and for reducing those risks; procedures for identifying suspect behaviours and transactions; a process for health checking for fraud, and practical guidance for establishing an effective anti-fraud and corruption programme throughout your organisation. Included with the book is a fictionalized case study, The Tightrope, which maps out the anatomy of fraud and corruption from first suspicions to crisis and recovery. The Tightrope provides a vivid and instructive presentation of the lessons covered in the main text. "Fraud and Corruption" is a must-read for all those concerned with the prevention of fraud and corruption, risk management, corporate compliance, social responsibility and governance. Executives are under enormous pressure to meet stakeholder expectations regarding the prevention of fraud and corruption. However, the drive to demonstrate that they are complying with legislative requirements and high principles has, in many cases, overshadowed the need to deal with the problem itself. As a result, fraud and corruption remain a significant unmanaged source of risk for many organizations. Drawing on experiences across Europe, America and Australia, Iyer and Samociuk give you the tools to establish an effective and far-reaching anti-fraud and corruption programme. Included is a compendium of techniques for assessing the true risk of fraud and corruption, reducing those risks and using health checks to provide early warnings. Also included is The Tightrope, A Story of Fraud and Corruption...which takes the reader from first suspicions through crisis and finally recovery in a vivid and instructive style, covering the lessons in the main text. This new book is a must-read for all those responsible for the prevention of fraud and corruption, risk management, corporate compliance, corporate responsibility and governance. Drawing on experiences across Europe, America and Australia, Iyer and Samociuk give you the tools to establish an effective and far-reaching anti-fraud and corruption program. Included is a compendium of techniques for assessing the true risk of fraud and corruption, reducing those risks and using health checks to provide early warnings. Also included is The Tightrope, a story of fraud and corruption which takes the reader from first suspicions through crisis and finally recovery in a vivid and instructive style, covering the lessons in the main text. This book is essential for all those respons "Drawing on experiences across Europe, America and Australia, Iyer and Samociuk give you the tools to establish an effective and far-reaching anti-fraud and corruption program. Included is a compendium of techniques for assessing the true risk of fraud and corruption, reducing those risks and using health checks to provide early warnings." "This new book is a must-read for all those concerned with the prevention of fraud and corruption, risk management, corporate compliance, corporate responsibility and governance."--Jacket Despite tougher legislation and vociferous rhetoric around the world, little seems to have changed in the world of corporate fraud and corruption. Drawing on examples from the UK, America, Scandinavia and Australia, this book provides a compendium of techniques for assessing the true risk of fraud and corruption within your organization. This volume includes a corporate novel, The Tightrope in three acts: The Awakening, The Dilemma, and The Tone at the Top Corporate fraud and corruption are arguably the greatest unmanaged commercial risks of the day.