- Animated Videos
- Short slides with narrated text
- Interactive scenario exercises
- Real-life case examples
- Frequent knowledge checks / quizzes
- Final assessment / certificate generation
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Explain the concept of tax evasion in the context of UK Criminal Finances Act.
- Distinguish between tax mitigation and tax evasion.
- Apply risk assessment and due diligence to detect suspicious activities.
- Assess controls to prevent facilitation of tax evasion.
- Identify and report suspected acts to avoid legal consequences
Why This Course?
Address a pressing legal risk
With the Criminal Finances Act, both UK and foreign tax evasion facilitation can trigger corporate offences. Organisations are increasingly expected to have “reasonable prevention procedures.”
Protect reputation and finance
Failing to train staff or having inadequate policies may result in prosecution costs, fines, and reputational damage
Bridge the knowledge gap
Many staff involved in finance, client management, or third-party liaison may not immediately recognise facilitation behaviour. This course ensures clarity.
Practical & scenario-based learnin
Not just theory - learn through real examples, interactive decision points, and quizzes to reinforce retention.
Short but impactful
In just about 30 minutes, the course delivers concentrated, high-value content suitable for busy professionals.
Certified quality
The CPD certification confirms that the course meets recognized standards in content, delivery, and learning outcomes.
Laws & Regulations Addressed in This Course
This course covers key legal frameworks, statutory duties, and case law related to tax evasion and facilitation. Major legal references include:
| Legislation / Concept | Relevance in the Course |
|---|---|
| UK Criminal Finances Act 2017 | The central law creating the offence of “failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion,” for both UK and foreign tax evasion. |
| HMRC’s Six Guiding Principles | The six pillars that organisations should consider when designing their prevention procedures. |
Course's Screenshots
Course Structure
Learning elements
Format & accessibility
Responsive design (usable on desktop, tablet, mobile), learner dashboard, progress tracking, reminders for employees, Integration with your existing systems
Certificate
Upon successful completion, you receive a CPD certificate valid as proof of training.
Target Audience
Many staff involved in finance, client management, or third-party liaison may not immediately recognise facilitation behaviour. This course ensures clarity.
- Staff in compliance, risk, audit, finance, accounting functions
- Investment advisors, fund managers, portfolio administrators
- Supervisors, team leads, operations managers
- Accounts / funds / treasury staff
- Legal advisors who need clarity on tax-risk exposure
- Any professional in your organisation who may be involved in vendor onboarding, payments, intermediaries or contracts
In short, anyone who touches money flows, taxation matters, or third-party relationships should benefit from this training.
What if you don’t comply?
Organization should have reasonable preventive measures to defend against the failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion.
In case of failure to demonstrate these measures, organization will be liable for:
- Unlimited financial penalties or sanctions
- Imprisonment
- Confiscation Orders
- Potential prohibition from public sector contracts
Course Outline
UK Criminal Finances Act
- Overview of UK Criminal Finances Act
- What this act comprises of?
- Scenario 1: The Auditor in Financial Corporation
- Scenario 2: Tax Evasion Done by Employees
Tax Mitigation
- What is Tax Mitigation?
- Scenario: Owner of a Firm
- Activity
Our Organization’s Policy
- Six Guiding Principles by UK Government
- Knowledge Check
- What is an Associated Person?
Tax Evasion
- What is Tax Evasion?
- Scenario on Tax Evasion: Owner of Departmental Store
- Activity
Recognizing the Facilitation of Tax
- Overview
- Scenario of a Financial Consultant
- Scenario of an Investment Advisor
- What Tax Evasion Includes?
- Importance of Reasonable Preventive Measures
Reporting the Facilitation of Tax Evasion
- Overview of Reporting Facilitation of Tax Evasion
- What Should you do to Report Facilitation of Tax Evasion?
- Sanctions and Penalties
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FAQs
This course helps professionals understand how bribery and corruption occur, how to detect red flags, and how to act ethically. It builds awareness of laws, policies, and real-world risks to protect both individuals and companies from serious penalties.
Bribery and corruption can damage reputations, disrupt business, and result in criminal charges. This training creates a culture of transparency and integrity, reducing legal and financial risks while building stakeholder trust.
It’s ideal for employees in sales, procurement, finance, legal, HR, and senior management, as well as anyone working in high-risk roles or markets where bribery exposure is higher.
Yes. The course covers key international regulations, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 1977 and the UK Bribery Act 2011, explaining their anti-bribery provisions, accounting requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.
The course covers types of bribery, corruption risks, third-party misconduct, nepotism, misused charity or sponsorships, gifts and hospitality rules, legal frameworks, reporting procedures, and real-world case studies to build practical understanding.
We have covered common forms including kickbacks, facilitation payments, lavish gifts, personal favors, preferential hiring (nepotism), charitable donations used as cover, and secret commissions. The course explains how these can appear harmless but carry legal risk.
By teaching employees how to identify subtle red flags and unethical behaviors early, it empowers them to report and prevent misconduct before it escalates, protecting both personal careers and corporate reputation.
The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 1977 prohibits bribery of foreign officials and mandates accurate accounting records. Non-compliance can lead to severe fines, criminal charges, and reputational damage for both individuals and companies.
The UK Bribery Act 2011 is one of the strictest anti-bribery laws worldwide. It covers bribery in both public and private sectors, creates corporate liability, and imposes heavy penalties for failing to prevent bribery.
Yes. It teaches how to distinguish between acceptable business hospitality, like reasonable meals or small gifts and unethical or illegal inducements that could be considered bribes under anti-corruption laws.
Absolutely. The course references international best practices, FCPA, and the UK Bribery Act, making it relevant for multinational companies and employees working across regions.
It highlights how corruption often occurs via third-party agents, consultants, or vendors, and teaches how to conduct due diligence, monitor activities, and document approvals to prevent misconduct.
Yes. The course explains how proper books, records, and internal controls are essential to detect and prevent bribery, as required by FCPA’s accounting provisions.
Yes. The training is regularly updated to reflect current laws, enforcement trends, and evolving global best practices in anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance.
Yes. It can be custom-made to include your firm’s policies, code of conduct, reporting procedures, and regional risk areas for maximum relevance.
Bribery is offering something of value to influence someone’s actions, while corruption is broader and includes abuse of power, fraud, or nepotism. The course explains both with clear examples.
Yes. It equips employees to evaluate grey areas, apply ethical reasoning, and make confident, law-abiding choices in high-risk business situations.
Accurate books and transparent financial records are critical in detecting and preventing bribery. The course explains how false entries, off-the-book accounts, or vague invoices can signal corruption. Learners understand why regulators demand strong internal controls and how good record-keeping demonstrates compliance readiness during audits or investigations.
Yes. Bribery isn’t limited to government officials or foreign markets. It can also happen internally through nepotism, favoritism in promotions, or employees influencing procurement decisions. The training helps learners identify these risks within their own firm and apply policies fairly to prevent internal corruption.
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