Beam Suntory Bribery Scheme: Another Controls Failure (Part II of II)

The Beam Suntory case is yet another example of a failure of internal and external auditors, and legal and compliance professionals.  Reviewing cases involves a focus on how and why a compliance failure occurred.  In many cases, legal, compliance and internal auditors are being shunned, ignored, or subjected to pressure to keep their mouths shut or agree to go forward with otherwise problematic transactions or conduct.