US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA, 1977, amended 1988/1998) is a US federal law that prohibits the bribery of foreign government officials and requires publicly traded companies to maintain accurate books and records and adequate internal accounting controls. Enforced jointly by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The FCPA has broad extraterritorial jurisdiction covering US persons, issuers, and any person acting within US territory. DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (2023 update) provides enforcement guidance.
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Framework Domains (5)
Accounting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USFCPA-2 | Accounting Provisions (Books and Records, Internal Controls) |
Anti-Bribery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USFCPA-1 | Anti-Bribery Provisions and Foreign Officials |
Compliance Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USFCPA-4 | Compliance Programme and Due Diligence |
Defenses
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USFCPA-3 | Affirmative Defenses (Facilitating Payments, Local Law, Reasonable Expenditure) |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| USFCPA-5 | Enforcement, Self-Reporting, Cooperation, Remediation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a compliance framework from United States (Federal — DOJ/SEC) with 5 domains and 5 controls. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA, 1977, amended 1988/1998) is a US federal law that prohibits the bribery of foreign government officials and requires publicly traded companies to maintain accurate books and records and adequate internal accounting controls. Enforced jointly by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The FCPA has broad extraterritorial jurisdiction covering US persons, issuers, and any person acting within US territory. DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (2023 update) provides enforcement guidance. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) have?
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Accounting (1 controls), Anti-Bribery (1 controls), Compliance Programme (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) map to?
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