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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act training

Six microlessons on the FCPA: who it applies to, its anti-bribery and accounting provisions, red flags, prevention, penalties and investigations, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 6Microlessons
  • IncludedCertificate of completion
About this course

What the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act course covers

This course covers the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in six microlessons. It's built for anyone involved in international business, and covers why the FCPA matters, who it applies to, how to recognize and manage FCPA risk, the controls that prevent bribery and keep records accurate, penalties and enforcement, and how to respond to red flags and run internal investigations.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Apply the FCPA's anti-bribery and accounting provisions to real-world scenarios
  • Identify the organizations and transactions covered by the FCPA, and third-party liability risks
  • Detect FCPA red flags in payments, invoices, gifts, hospitality and agent behavior
  • Use compliance controls such as gift limits, pre-approvals, accurate records and audits
  • Escalate reports, support internal investigations and document corrective action
  • Assess enforcement exposure and the criminal, civil and reputational penalties for violations
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Why the FCPA Matters in Global Business
2Who the FCPA Applies To
3Recognizing and Managing FCPA Risks
4Preventing Bribery and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Practices
5Penalties and Enforcement Under the FCPA
6Responding to Red Flags and Managing Investigations

  1. Why the FCPA Matters in Global Business: Why the FCPA exists, its two sets of provisions and who enforces it.
  2. Who the FCPA Applies To: The companies, people and third parties the FCPA covers.
  3. Recognizing and Managing FCPA Risks: The red flags in payments, invoices, gifts and agents, and what a compliance program needs.
  4. Preventing Bribery and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Practices: Clear rules, accurate books and records, risk assessments and internal controls.
  5. Penalties and Enforcement Under the FCPA: Penalties for individuals and organizations, and lessons from enforcement cases.
  6. Responding to Red Flags and Managing Investigations: Escalating red flags, internal investigations, whistleblower protection and remediation.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (US).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Employees of US companies and companies listed in the US who work internationally
  • Sales, business development and procurement teams who deal with agents, distributors or foreign officials
  • Finance and accounting teams responsible for books, records and internal controls
  • Compliance, legal and audit teams

Laws covered

  • FCPA anti-bribery provisions. Prohibit offering or paying anything of value to a foreign official to obtain or keep business. They apply to US issuers and domestic concerns, and to others who act within the US.
  • FCPA accounting provisions. Require companies listed in the US to keep accurate books and records and to maintain internal accounting controls.
  • Enforcement. The Department of Justice enforces the FCPA criminally, and the Securities and Exchange Commission enforces it civilly against issuers.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Foreign Corrupt Practices Act training

How long is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Who does the FCPA apply to?

US companies and citizens, companies whose securities are listed in the US, and foreign companies and people who act within the US. Organizations can also be liable for bribes paid through agents and other third parties.

What are the FCPA accounting provisions?

Companies listed in the US must keep books and records that accurately reflect their transactions, and maintain internal accounting controls. The course shows how accurate records help prevent and detect bribery.

Who should take FCPA training?

Anyone who works on international deals, deals with agents, distributors or foreign officials, or handles payments and records, plus the compliance, legal and audit teams who support them.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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