Often companies do not consider the impact of receiving provisions through gifts, travel and entertainment, cash payments, favorable loans, hidden interest, or expensive payments.  These dealings can be considered bribery and corruption with an extensive impact on a companies bottomline.  In addition, these situations can occur across multiple jurisdictions or markets where business practices vary in complexity.  The transaction can be executed through procurement, third party in returns for favors or an upperhand. Once a transaction goes public, a company can have a significant reputation loss, which no company can afford!