Anti-Corruption Compliance & Investigations (FCPA)
BDO Consulting helps business entities operating in today's global economy deal with increasingly stringent
and expanding anti-corruption regulations imposed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities. We provide
clients with a combination of compliance and investigative services to help mitigate the risk of potential
anti-corruption violations associated with business operations.
Our Anti-Corruption Compliance & Investigation (FCPA) Services
Policy & Procedure Design & Review
We assist clients with the development of best practices in anti-corruption and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) compliance programs by designing and implementing a corporate anti-corruption policy or by reviewing
an existing policy. We also train our clients' employees on the requirements of the FCPA and other
anti-corruption laws and regulations and help establish appropriate disciplinary procedures for policy
violations. Our professionals aid clients in developing procedures to address anti-corruption issues when
retaining employees, agents, consultants or other business partners representing the organization and assist
in initiating a non-retaliatory reporting system for suspected violations.
Investigative Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Substantial civil and criminal penalties may be levied against an organization for FCPA and other anti-corruption
regulation violations. Conducting thorough due diligence of an organization’s transactions and relationships may
reveal hidden risks and violation exposure. BDO Consulting performs investigative due diligence and risk
assessment to identify potential issues surrounding an organization’s relationships with prospective merger and
acquisition targets, subsidiaries, business partners, employees, agents and strategic alliances.
Investigate Allegations of Corruption
We are skilled in conducting comprehensive investigations into allegations of corruption, providing clients
with sophisticated insight into the various ways in which corrupt practices are likely to be carried out.
Our anti-corruption compliance professionals are experienced in the following:
- Assisting counsel in interviewing witnesses and alleged wrongdoers
- Accessing and analyzing relevant electronic evidence in our dedicated, state-of-the-art computer forensics lab
- Analyzing complex financial transactions and records
- Assisting counsel in communicating effectively with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
Compliance with Accounting & Internal Controls
The FCPA also requires organizations that have securities registered with the SEC to implement financial and
accounting procedures. This requirement is designed to help ensure both the creation of internal control systems
and the maintenance of accurate books, records and accounts. As a division of a national accounting firm with
access to technical accounting resources, BDO Consulting assists clients in complying with the "Books and Records"
provisions of the FCPA by conducting a comprehensive assessment of their accounting procedures.
International Presence & Capability
The FCPA and other anti-corruption laws and regulations require organizations to institute anti-corruption
policies and procedures that cover their international operations and relationships. As a division of the U.S.
Member Firm of BDO International, and with access to BDO Member Firms around the globe, BDO Consulting is able
to deploy resources wherever needed. Our professionals have successfully completed engagements utilizing
resources from BDO International in various locations including North America, South America, Europe, Asia and
other parts of the world.