Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control: Creating a Culture of Compliance,New

Howto, authoritative guidance for creating a bestinclass fraud prevention and compliance program in any organizationNow in a Second Edition, this practical book helps corporate executives and managers understand the full ramifications of good corporate governance and compliance. It covers best practices for establishing a unit to protect the financial integrity of a business; theories and models on how and why fraud occurs in an organization; importance of strong internal controls; major compliance and corporate governance initiatives and milestones since 1985; and more. Complete coverage includes implementation guidance for a robust fraud prevention and compliance program, including sample policies, best practice examples, and a 14point management antifraud program. Covers fraud risk assessment and prevention guidance Looks at global risk issues, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act Examines amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizational Crime Discusses DoddFrank Whistleblower Provisions Explores enterprise risk management key program elements Offers coverage of how fraud and compliance failures contributed to the financial crisis Includes enhanced principles for fraud data mining Presents new cases, checklists and realworld examples, expanded international coverage, and the latest technological tools Shows executives and managers what their responsibilities are regarding fraud prevention, internal controls, and compliance Provides an instructor's website, including a test bank Other titles by Biegelman: Building a WorldClass Compliance Program and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance GuidebookCompletely revised and updated, Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control, Second Edition is every manager's best resource for understanding all the complex issues and responsibilities associated with fraud and compliance.Praise for Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control: Creating a Culture of Compliance'Martin Biegelman and Joel Bartow convert their lifelong experiences and unparalleled knowledge into a concise, wellwritten book. They provide the essential tools to take aspirational goals for fraud prevention and compliance and build them into concrete and effective programs.'From the Foreword by Bradley J. Bondi, Partner, Caldwater, Wickersham & Taft LLP'Executive Roadmap touches all the bases on corporate fraud. The authors both experienced fraud investigators and federal law enforcement agents lay out the history and major milestones of corporate fraud, and discuss with precision the key issues facing todays executives and compliance leaders. The book provides a valuable overview for business leaders looking to develop and implement effective compliance programs and instill a culture of integrity in order to help their organizations defeat the challenges posed by today's sophisticated fraudsters.'Jeffrey Eglash, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Legal Policy, GE'Biegelman and Bartow provide great insight into not just how fraud occurs inside of companies, but why. Preventing fraud requires a solid understanding of both, making this book a must read for any executive who is serious about creating the compliance mechanisms and the corporate culture needed for effective fraud prevention.'Aaron G. Murphy, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP'Business leaders would be wise to follow the recommendations in this book. Fraud prevention is more than just creating a set of policies. As the subtitle indicates, it is essential to create a culture of compliance. Empty words accomplish nothing. The authors, both experienced fraud examiners, have spent decades investigating fraud, as well as developing strategies to prevent it. This book is an essential tool in creating an antifraud environment in any company.'James D. Ratley, CFE, President & CEO, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners'Biegelman and Bartow's Executive Roadmap to Fraud