Joel T. Bartow Books

This practical guide offers authoritative insights for creating an effective fraud prevention and compliance program in any organization. Now in its Second Edition, it assists corporate executives and managers in grasping the significance of corporate governance and compliance. The book outlines best practices for establishing a unit dedicated to safeguarding a business's financial integrity, explores theories on the causes of fraud, and emphasizes the necessity of robust internal controls. It also reviews major compliance and corporate governance milestones since 1985. Key topics include implementation guidance for a comprehensive fraud prevention program, sample policies, a 14-point management antifraud program, and fraud risk assessment strategies. The book addresses global risk issues such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act, as well as amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizational Crime and Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions. It delves into enterprise risk management, the impact of fraud on the financial crisis, and enhanced principles for fraud data mining. With new cases, checklists, real-world examples, and expanded international coverage, this resource clarifies executives' responsibilities in fraud prevention, internal controls, and compliance. An instructor's website with a test bank is also included, making this an essential tool for understanding the complexit

Our nation faces alarming trends of rising white-collar crime and declining ethics, necessitating a collective effort in business to foster a culture of compliance. This new book by Martin Biegelman and Joel Bartow serves as an invaluable resource for achieving high compliance standards. It is a timely addition to fraud and risk management literature, offering seasoned executives guidance through complex compliance and legislative landscapes while providing neophyte managers with insights that will benefit their organizations. Academics will also find value in the authors' ability to connect theory with high-level practice. Executives must safeguard their organizations against the potentially catastrophic financial and reputational damage caused by fraud. This book offers a clear and practical guide to achieving that protection. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and preventing the temptations that can jeopardize a company's reputation. The authors, both experienced former fraud investigators, provide a unique perspective on corporate fraud, making this work an invaluable reference for senior management, compliance executives, in-house lawyers, and anyone invested in corporate integrity. It is an excellent resource for corporate management in today's challenging environment.