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A framework for creating an effective anonymous reporting
program. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed
in response to publicly traded companies issuing misleading financial
statements at the direction of senior executives and sometimes
with the assistance of outside auditors. The Act attacks the
problem on many fronts, including new standards for a board of
directors’ audit committee.
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Expert Insight from George K. Campbell
Hotlines are a key tool used to monitor and measure the health
of an organization. George Campbell wrote: Measures in Corporate
Security: A Workbook for Assessing Performance & Demonstrating
the Value of Corporate Security Functions. We’ve asked the
metrics expert to provide insight into using metrics and benchmarking
information to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs. More »
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The recent wave of corporate governance legislation has focused
attention on fraud prevention measures. With their proven record
of deterring and detecting unethical activity, anonymous hotlines
have become a critical internal control for many organizations. More »
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An effective ethics program provides tremendous benefits, including
detecting and deterring unethical behavior that can devastate an
organization. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
and The Network have partnered to help some of the world’s
most complex organizations develop hotlines and ethics communications
programs that minimize risk of illegal and unethical activities.
Based on nearly 25 years of experience, this Ethics Program Evaluation
Form will help you identify areas where your organization can implement
improvements to your current reporting process.
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June 2006 | Internal Auditor Magazine
A well-designed, accessible whistleblower hotline can be a powerful
tool in the fight against fraud.
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The Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations were first issued
in November 1991 to address the issue of corporate crime. The Guidelines
set standards for corporate compliance programs, adherence to which
may allow an organization and its executives to avoid or minimize
criminal penalties if found guilty of corporate misconduct. More »
July/August 2003 | ACCA Docket
This article explains what you need to know regarding Section
301 of Sarbanes-Oxley and how you can prevent a compliance crisis
before it develops. This article discusses the legal language of
section 301 and offers hands-on advice for achieving compliance
now. Co-authored by Jack Capers of the law firm of King & Spalding
and Marian Exall, Corporate Counsel for The Network. Download
this Article [PDF]
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed in response to
publicly traded companies issuing misleading financial statements
at the direction of senior executives and sometimes with the assistance
of outside auditors. The Act attacks the problem on many fronts,
including new standards for a board of directors’ audit committee. More »
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