Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: The U.S. Congress enacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in 1977 in response to revelations of widespread bribery of foreign officials by U.S. companies. The act was intended to halt those corrupt practices, create a level playing field for honest business, and restore public confidence in the integrity of the marketplace. This course covers the major principles of this anti-corruption law, including the act’s anti-bribery provisions and accounting provisions.
Objective(s): Participants will be able to:
- Describe the background history and environment that led to the passing of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Identify and describe the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Identify and describe the accounting provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Identify and describe the major compliance requirements of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Major Subjects: • SEC Reporting
Registration ends October 15, 2023
Members: Free Non-Members: $40
| Title: | Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
| Date: | October 17, 2023 |
| Speaker: | Tim Dreyer |
| Time: | 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM ET |
| Breaks/Lunch: | N/A |
| Zoom Link: | zoom.us/j/93011233364 |
| Customer Support Number: | 866-265-1561 (extension 1) |