Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook: Protecting Your Organization from Bribery and Corruption - Hardcover

Biegelman, Martin T.; Biegelman, Daniel R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470527935 ISBN 13: 9780470527931

Publisher: Wiley, 2010

Synopsis

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook shows readers how the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has grown to critical importance to any U.S. company that does business in a global environment, as well as foreign companies that supply or have agency agreements with U.S. companies. It provides an overview of the business risks and guidance on spotting potential red flags regarding FCPA violation. Business professionals are provided with practical guidance on managing FCPA requirements as part of an overall compliance program.

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About the Author

MARTIN T. BIEGELMAN has been fighting fraud and corruption for more than thirty-five years in various roles in law enforcement, consulting, and the corporate sector. He is currently Director of Financial Integrity for Microsoft Corporation, where he built and leads a worldwide fraud prevention and anti-corruption program.

DANIEL R. BIEGELMAN is an attorney with the law firm of Baker Hostetler. He is a member of the Litigation Practice Group in their New York office. Daniel is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional and a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. He is a contributing author to Building a World-Class Compliance Program: Best Practices and Strategies for Success (Wiley). He is also the author of articles on the FCPA and corporate compliance.

From the Back Cover

FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT COMPLIANCE GUIDEBOOK: PROTECTING YOUR ORGANIZATION FROM BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION

One of the fastest growing areas of law and corporate compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) which makes it a crime for U.S.-listed companies to obtain business by bribery of a government official of another country is now a major concern, due to the globalization of business and the United States government's vigorous commitment to enforcement. If you want to learn about the past, present, and future of the FCPA, the constant threat of bribery, and how to design and manage an anti-corruption compliance program, this book is a must-read.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook provides invaluable compliance guidance on the business risks associated with bribery, corruption, and the FCPA. Included is rich content and practical information for both U.S. and foreign companies. Authoritative, comprehensive, and insightful, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook:

• Helps you understand the critical importance of the FCPA in today's global environment
• Provides useful guidance on the business, financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with bribery and corruption
• Explores the role of the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC in both enforcement and compliance enhancement including history, current issues, and trends
• Shows you how to recognize bribery red flags and worldwide hotspots of corruption
• Offers step-by-step implementation guidance on creating and maintaining an effective FCPA compliance program
• Includes numerous practical tips and real-world FCPA cases including profiles of Siemens, Monsanto, and BAE Systems

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook: Protecting Your Organization from Bribery and Corruption

One of the fastest growing areas of law and corporate compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)--which makes it a crime for U.S.-listed companies to obtain business by bribery of a government official of another country--is now a major concern, due to the globalization of business and the United States government's vigorous commitment to enforcement. If you want to learn about the past, present, and future of the FCPA, the constant threat of bribery, and how to design and manage an anti-corruption compliance program, this book is a must-read.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook provides invaluable compliance guidance on the business risks associated with bribery, corruption, and the FCPA. Included is rich content and practical information for both U.S. and foreign companies. Authoritative, comprehensive, and insightful, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook:

• Helps you understand the critical importance of the FCPA in today's global environment
• Provides useful guidance on the business, financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with bribery and corruption
• Explores the role of the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC in both enforcement and compliance enhancement including history, current issues, and trends
• Shows you how to recognize bribery red flags and worldwide hotspots of corruption
• Offers step-by-step implementation guidance on creating and maintaining an effective FCPA compliance program
• Includes numerous practical tips and real-world FCPA cases including profiles of Siemens, Monsanto, and BAE Systems
• Features interviews with thought leaders in FCPA and anti-corruption compliance
• Provides an overview of key Department of Justice Opinion Procedure Releases for further FCPA guidance.

Detailing the FCPA from its birth as a result of the Watergate scandal to its current worldwide impact, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook is your complete resource on this increasingly important law and compliance issue.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470527935
• ISBN 13: 9780470527931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384