Many companies enter into new markets and expand their businesses through mergers with, and acquisitions of, already existing entities. Due diligence on the target company has always been an integral part of the transaction so that the acquiring company can be sure it is getting what it pays for. This due diligence has traditionally been the purview of deal teams whose primary focus is on the financial elements of the deal, but recent cases have highlighted the need for companies to look into the compliance and ethics risks associated with deals as well. The Anti-Corruption Report recently spoke with certified public accountant Brian Ong, a senior managing director at FTI Consulting, about his experiences conducting M&A due diligence and what strategies companies can use to get the most out of the process. See “How to Mitigate FCPA Risk Before and After an Acquisition” (Feb. 18, 2015).