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This micro blog publishes concise commentary and original analysis on governance, anti-corruption, internal control, ethical leadership, accountability, and institutional decision-making.

Author

Mike J. Masoud is a recognized authority in anti-corruption, internal control, and corporate governance, serving as the Senior Director of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) across the Middle East and Africa.

A Certified Anti-Corruption Leader (CACL), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM), and having passed the four parts of the U.S. CPA examination with distinguished scores, Mr. Masoud brings over two decades of strategic leadership, investigative experience, and advisory work to institutions seeking stronger defenses against fraud, corruption, and governance failures.

Professional background

Throughout his career, Mr. Masoud has consulted on complex litigation matters involving allegations of corporate fraud, improper financial reporting, and economic crimes. His work supports executive leadership, boards of directors, and senior management in strengthening institutional safeguards to deter, prevent, detect, and correct corruption risks through advisory services, certification programs, research, and specialized training.

Under his leadership, The AACI’s Middle East and Africa initiatives have expanded significantly through partnerships with universities, governmental agencies, financial institutions, and corporations. He has played a central role in introducing The AACI’s flagship certification programs, including the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) and the Certified Anti-Corruption Fellow (CACF), to key professional communities and markets.

Mr. Masoud holds an MBA with distinction from Pittsburg State University, Kansas, USA. He is affiliated with leading professional bodies, including The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia, and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), United Kingdom.

He also serves as a senior instructor, technical advisor, and contributor to The AACI’s academic and strategic initiatives. His mission is to advance ethical leadership, strengthen institutional integrity, and promote sustainable corruption prevention strategies worldwide.

Key areas of expertise

Anti-corruption advisory and certification programs
Internal control systems assessment and design
Fraud risk management and corporate governance
Litigation support and forensic financial investigations
Empirical anti-corruption research and academic collaboration
Capacity building for executive management and governance bodies

Professional inquiries

For professional inquiries, contact: mike@theaaci.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mmasoudcpa

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