This book eloquently combines deep scholarship with practical analysis of the darker aspects of the recent financial crisis. While no one contends that the near destruction of western banking resulted entirely or for that matter significantly, from fraud and corrupt dealing, it is manifest that abuse played a role. Krambia-Kapardis, examining in particular the failure of transparency and, thus, accountability, ... Read morepresents a challenging discussion of the issues, particularly for those in the financial and accounting professions. The concerns voiced so well in this highly relevant work should not be ignored by those who are concerned with maintaining the integrity of our economies. - Barry Rider, Professorial Fellow, Centre for Development Studies University of Cambridge, UK This book, focusing on unethical behaviour as the root of fraud, corruption, and financial crisis, provides a timely and insightful examination of the causes of corporate collapse. Beyond its comprehensive analysis, the book offers an innovative three-pillar holistic model for preventing corruption and corporate fraud, with an ethical component at its centre. The emphasis on the importance of ethical values at an individual and societal level, and of ethical programmes for companies, sets this volume apart while equipping professionals with invaluable practical solutions. - Marianna Fotaki, Professor of Business Ethics, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK From the Medici Bank fraud to the Madoff case, from Abacha to the Petrobras scandal, there is no doubt about the terrible consequences of grand corruption and fraud - not only for the economy. Grand corruption, as defined by Transparency International, increases poverty, undermines development, and affects governance. As expressed by the author, a holistic approach is needed not only to sanction but to prevent corporate fraud and corruption in the private and public sector. - Jose Ugaz, Peruvian Jurist; Professor of Criminal Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru; Ad-Hoc State Attorney of the Republic of Peru for the Fujimori case (2000-2002); and Chair of the Board of Transparency International Show Less