Ernst & Young’s 2013 Asia-Pacific Fraud Survey Highlights Disconnect Between Company Policies and Employee Perceptions

The Asia-Pacific region is an enticing one for companies around the world, with its enormous markets, resources and opportunities.  But there is also significant corruption risk in the region, and that risk may be increasing.  In an extensive recent survey of fraud and corruption in eight APAC countries, Ernst & Young found that “fraudulent practices are on the rise” in APAC nations, and businesses operating there face heightened corruption risk due to weak controls and a weakening economic environment, which is leading businesses to take shortcuts.  EY interviewed employees of large corporations to gauge their perspectives on the extent of corruption in their respective countries and on the effectiveness of various anti-corruption controls.  For a global perspective from EY, see “Ernst & Young’s 2012 Global Fraud Survey Highlights Significant Challenges in Dealing with Corruption and Bribery Risks” (Jul. 11, 2012).

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