U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Course Description:

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act’s main purpose is to prohibit bribing foreign officials, and it applies to misconduct inside and outside the United States. So even if your organization has no direct foreign component, you need to understand the scope of the FCPA to encourage and maintain healthy business ethics within your workplace.

Why “U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act” Matters:

• Understand the scope of the FCPA
• Understand what you must do to encourage and maintain healthy business ethics within your workplace

Key Points:

• The FCPA prohibits bribing foreign officials, directly or indirectly, with the intention of influencing actions or decisions to obtain or retain business.
• The FCPA can apply to conduct anywhere in the world by U.S. or foreign companies.
• Its provisions encompass publicly traded and private organizations.
• Effective compliance programs help by encouraging a culture that won’t tolerate corruption.