Q: I have enough sense not to give money to government officials to get business from them. Why do I need to know anything beyond that?
A: There is much more to the FCPA and the risks of corruption than just what is obvious. For example, the FCPA applies to payoffs to government officials beyond just obtaining government business. It includes obtaining undeserved favorable tax treatment, obtaining approval for construction plans that should not be approved, or obtaining licenses that the Company is not entitled to, among other things. It also goes beyond direct cash payments to include indirect transfers of anything of value.