Blog5th Apr 2016Protecting Data Privacy in Global Whistleblowing SchemesImplementation of a whistleblowing hotline provides businesses with an effective tool to provide their employees with a confidential route to report wrongdoing in the workplace and aid global enterprises in combating fraud, bribery, corruption and financial malpractice. However, planning a…View more
Blog21st Mar 2016Tough new fines loom for safety slip-upsIf you thought a breach of health and safety regulations would just result in a rap over the knuckles, new sentencing guidelines may make you think again, argues Sean McAuley of accountancy firm AAB. From 1st February 2016, the sentencing…View more
Blog9th Nov 2015The Long & Winding RoadVolkswagen’s troubles are far from over, but could this all have been avoided? Over a month has passed since the Volkswagen emission scandal hit headlines around the globe, but the full extent of the damage may not become apparent for…View more
Blog26th Oct 2015Fife firm falls foul of anti-corruption legislationSince coming into force in 2011, the Bribery Act 2010, widely described as the toughest and furthest-reaching anti-corruption legislation in international law, has claimed dozens of scalps. And just last month, a Scottish cabling company set a new precedent after…View more
Blog18th May 2015See, Hear and Speak UpThe UK’s Public Information Disclosure Act 1998 was introduced in order to ensure there was comprehensive protection in place for employees so that they could come forward and report serious wrongdoing in their workplace, by making a ‘protected disclosure’, without…View more
Blog20th Feb 2015Whistleblowing – much more than a tick boxMost organisations today are faced with the increasing threat of internal fraud in the workplace. Employee the costs businesses across the globe billions each year. The financial losses fail to reflect the full picture of course. Business owners who suffer…View more
Blog20th Feb 2015From feast to famine – time to refocusWe are experiencing tough times in oil and gas at the moment. The oil price is putting the squeeze on margins; projects are being put on hold, and exploration is viewed currently as an unnecessary cost, rather than a means…View more
Blog4th Nov 2014Fraud Prevention & Investigation AppointmentFraud Prevention and Investigation Appointment We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sean McAuley as Senior Manager within our Fraud Prevention & Investigation service line. Sean, who is a fully accredited Counter-Fraud investigation officer and Manager, joins AAB from…View more
Blog10th Jul 2014Whistleblowing & Fraud DetectionDespite the very many different cultural beliefs and nuances worldwide, it would appear that in terms of Fraud detection, whistleblowing/hotline mechanisms for organisations and their employees are the most successful the world over. Figures released in the recently published ACFE…View more
Blog22nd Jan 2014Don’t Ignore The MessengerIn a recently published report where 1000 employees with first-hand experience of whistleblowing/use of hotlines were interviewed, it was found that 600 of them received no response or feedback, either positive or negative, from their management. Any employee who has…View more
Blog4th Jun 2013Whistleblowing ReformsThe Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 takes effect from 25 June. In terms of whistleblowing/hotlines, this new piece of legislation aims to amend the protection offered to those persons who highlight their concerns and pass information. The changes involve…View more
Blog1st Jun 2012Why Didn’t We See It?There was a substantial fraud in our company and we missed it. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Conducting an enquiry after the event may show that there were many warning signs or red flags present. If only we had recognised…View more