Day 1:

Session 1: Introduction to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

• Overview of the FCPA and its importance in global compliance.
• Key provisions: Anti-bribery and accounting requirements.
• Discussion: Understanding the global impact of the FCPA.

Session 2: Identifying and Mitigating Bribery Risks

• Common bribery risks in domestic and international operations.
• Risk assessment frameworks and tools for bribery prevention.
• Hands-on lab: Performing a bribery risk assessment for a simulated organization.

Session 3: Developing Anti-Bribery Policies and Procedures

• Key components of effective anti-bribery policies.
• Aligning policies with FCPA requirements and global standards.
• Hands-on lab: Drafting an anti-bribery policy tailored to an organization.

Day 2:

Session 1: Conducting Third-Party Due Diligence

• The importance of due diligence in managing third-party risks.
• Best practices for evaluating third-party relationships and transactions.
• Case study: Managing third-party compliance in a multinational corporation.

Session 2: Responding to Potential FCPA Violations

• Steps for investigating potential violations and reporting incidents.
• Cooperating with regulatory authorities during investigations.
• Hands-on lab: Developing an incident response plan for FCPA violations.

Session 3: Building a Culture of Compliance and Accountability

• Training and awareness programs for employees and third parties.
• Monitoring and auditing anti-bribery compliance efforts.
• Final discussion: Best practices for fostering global compliance.

Session 4: Capstone Project and Closing Review

• Capstone project: Designing a comprehensive FCPA compliance program for an organization.
• Group presentations and feedback.
• Final discussion: Emerging trends in anti-bribery compliance and FCPA enforcement.