Introduction: Taking the Layered Approach There’s a maxim in forensic accounting that investigations take twice as long as anticipated, yet the final report appears to have taken half the time. There are progressive layers in a forensic investigation that may need to be followed to reach a defensible conclusion. Each layer allows for the milestones […]
Internal Controls
Building a Strong Compliance Program That Meets the Revised DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy
Introduction A corporate compliance program can be thought of as a magnet that brings a company’s compliance efforts together. It is an operational program, not simply a code of expected ethical behavior.1 An effective compliance program mitigates errors and protects the company from unnecessary risks, litigation, and negative publicity. In the long run, protecting the […]