Some provisions of U.S. bribery laws are directed toward accountants.

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Some provisions of U.S. bribery laws are directed toward accountants.​

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The U.S. bribery laws, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), apply to anyone involved in bribing or accepting bribes, including accountants. The FCPA prohibits the bribery of foreign officials to obtain or retain business and puts a duty on companies to maintain accurate books and records, which includes the records maintained by accountants. Additionally, the FCPA has provisions that address accounting procedures and internal controls to prevent and detect corrupt practices.

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