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ABC – Anti Bribery and Corruption

Overview

This anti-bribery and corruption course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of bribery and corruption, exploring their definitions, societal impact, and the importance of ethical business practices. High-risk activities and locations, preventative actions, the role of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), consequences of misconduct, handling cash and gifts, and the critical importance of accurate record-keeping are covered. The course reinforces that bribery and corruption are never acceptable and emphasizes individual responsibility in upholding integrity and compliance.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of bribery and corruption, emphasizing their definitions, societal impact, and the importance of ethical business practices. It explores high-risk activities, locations, and preventative measures, while offering guidance on recognizing and handling Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Participants will learn about the consequences of unethical conduct, policies on cash and gifts, and the critical role of accurate record-keeping in ensuring compliance with laws and company standards.

Content

What is Bribery and Corruption

  • Overview of what bribery and
    corruption are.
  • Impact on society.
  • Never acceptable.
    Everyone is responsible for
    conducting business in an ethical
    and honest manner.

High-risk Activities and
Locations

  • Types of risk; location based or
    country specific, industry related,
    situational or activity based, and
    people or relationship based.
  • Some locations pose a greater risk
    than others.
  • CPI, assessing risk, red flags, and
    mitigation.

Preventative Actions

  • Overview of tactics to prevent
    bribery and corruption.
  • You are the most important control
    against bribery and corruption.
  • Awareness of risk, ability to spot
    red flags, and willingness to speak
    up.

Politically Exposed Persons

  • Who are PEPS?
  • How to identify a PEP.
  • Dealing with PEPs.
  • Obtaining senior management
    approval to work with a PEP.

Consequences

  • Economic and social effects of
    bribery and corruption and the fact
    they are crimes around the world.
  • Consequences for companies and
    individuals found guilty.
  • Our policies help protect us.

Keeping Records

  • Importance of accurate record
    keeping for anti corruption training.
  • National law and company policy
    set record keeping standards.
  • Everything must be thoroughly
    documented.
  • Dealing with government officials.

Cash and Gifts

  • What is considered a bribe?
  • What counts as gifts or
    entertainment?
  • What to do if you have any doubts.

You will learn how to

  • Understand the four offences that
    can be committed under the
    bribery act.
  • Understand the fine line between
    gifts and bribes.
  • When is it acceptable to give a gift
    or hospitality.
  • When might they be seen as a
    bribe.
  • What you should look out for – the
    signs that suggest that bribery
    might be taking place.
  • What you should do if you’ve
    been given, offered or promised a
    gift or hospitality and think it might
    be a bribe, or if you suspect
    someone else is involved in
    bribery.

Audience

This online Anti-Bribery and
Corruption course will ensure
employees at all levels understand
their roles and responsibilities in
protecting your business from the
risk of bribery and corruption.

Classroom and Virtual training
options.

Online Course Materials

Duration

½ Day

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