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Transparency Cyprus (TC) is the national contact organization of Transparency International, which aims not only to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption on society, but also to put pressure on the political parties to take steps towards improving the political and economic institutions of Cyprus through transparency and integrity. Since 2010, TC conducts… περισσότερα

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Interview to the German press for TC by Marios Skandalis. File in PDF (German) περισσότερα

Article by Andreas Assiotis and Maria Krambia-Kapardis Abstract: In an attempt to verify the perceptions of Cypriot society in relation to Corruption, 1521 Cypriots participated between the months of September 2011 and October 2011 in the survey on the level of corruption in Cyprus. The survey was conducted by the organization “Transparency Cyprus”. Participants were… περισσότερα

By Marios M. Skandalis FCCA, MIFC, CFC, CFE  (*) Following the review of the characteristics of occupational fraud in Part I of the article, it can be appreciated that fraud is one of the biggest threats a corporation faces and as such, tackling this threat is not an one-man job but a collective contribution by… περισσότερα

By Marios M. Skandalis FCCA, MIFC, CFC, CFE  (*)  “Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud” – Sophocles When considering these words of wisdom by this great Greek philosopher, one wonders whether indeed honor is practically one of the most important virtues of our lives today.  Unfortunately, as time passes and the competitiveness in… περισσότερα