Written by a long-standing practitioner in the field, this timely and critical work is your best source for understanding all the complex issues and requirements associated with corporate compliance. It provides clear guidance for those charged with protecting their companies from financial and reputational risk, litigation, and government intervention, who want a robust guide to establish an effective compliance program.

Written by a long-standing practitioner in the field, this timely and critical work is your best source for understanding all the complex issues and requirements associated with corporate compliance. It provides clear guidance for those charged with protecting their companies from financial and reputational risk, litigation, and government intervention, who want a robust guide to establish an effective compliance program.

Foreword xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgments xviiAbout the Author xixCHAPTER 1 Why Ethics and Compliance Will Always Matter 1CHAPTER 2 Tone at the Top and Throughout 25CHAPTER 3 The Growth and Evolution of Compliance 45CHAPTER 4 Caremark and Sarbanes-Oxley: Enhancing Compliance71CHAPTER 5 CA's Compliance Rebirth: Don't Lie, Don't Cheat, Don'tSteal 87CHAPTER 6 The International Landscape of Compliance 107CHAPTER 7 Compliance Programs and Anti-Money Laundering Efforts131By Marc B. Sherman, Laura Connor, and David MeilstrupAbout the Chapter Authors 148CHAPTER 8 Interview with an Ethics and Compliance Thought Leader149CHAPTER 9 Building a World-Class Compliance Program: The SevenSteps in Practice (Part I) 163CHAPTER 10 Building a World-Class Compliance Program: The SevenSteps in Practice (Part II) 191CHAPTER 11 Recognizing Compliance Excellence: Premier, Inc. andWinning the Baldrige Award 219CHAPTER 12 Designing Robust Fraud Prevention Policies: TheAirservices Australia Fraud Control Plan 233CHAPTER 13 The Skunk in the Room 257Appendix A: Summary of the 2004 Federal Sentencing GuidelinesAmendments and Recommended Action Steps 269Appendix B: Sample Compliance Program Charter 277Appendix C: Resources for Compliance Professionals 283Index 291