Anti-Corruption Compliance & Investigations
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 Services
Policy & Procedure Design &
Review
We assist clients with the development of best practices in anti-corruption
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 Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (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:
- Interviewing witnesses and alleged wrongdoers
- Analyzing complex financial transactions and records
- Accessing and analyzing relevant electronic evidence in our dedicated,
state-of-the-art computer forensics lab
- 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.