MINNEAPOLIS, MN- January 30, 2007- Setting the standard in compliance education, the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) announced today it will hold a Compliance Academy, March 26-29, 2007, in Dallas, TX. This unique four-day basic intensive training program addresses methods for implementing and managing compliance programs based on the structure described in the United States Sentencing Commission compliance guidelines. On Friday, March 30, following the SCCE Compliance Academy, participants will have the opportunity to take the CCEP certification exam. For agenda details click here: http://www.corporatecompliance.org/events/academies.htm

The SCCE developed the Compliance Academy for individuals with a general knowledge of compliance concepts and some professional experience working in a compliance function (6-18 months). Attendance is limited to 70 individuals to provide those attending the SCCE Compliance Academy with the optimal educational experience. Those who attend the Compliance Academy will have numerous opportunities to meet compliance industry peers as well as individuals working in government, legal and academic settings.

CCEP "“ Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional

With CCEP certification, compliance professionals have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in the practice of corporate compliance.

Those attending the Compliance Academy receive 30.6 CCEP Continuing Education Units (CEUs); 20 CEUs are required to take the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional certification examination (see CCEP Candidate Handbook at http://www.corporatecompliance.org/CCEP/docs/CCEP_2006_handbook.pdf).

To register for the CCEP examination visit the SCCE Web site at www.corporatecompliance.org. All questions about CCEP certification should be referred to: Lisa Colbert, SCCE, at 888/277-4977 E-mail: lisa.colbert@corporatecompliance.org

Expert Faculty

The SCCE Compliance Academy offers an experienced faculty made up of this nation's leading legal, compliance and ethics experts and thought leaders to offer detailed presentations addressing

-Organizational Ethics
-Introduction to Compliance Practice
-Compliance Infrastructure
-Creating and Reviewing Compliance Policies and Procedures
-Compliance Education & Training
-International Compliance Issues
-Legal Issues, Risk Factors, and Disclosure Issues
-Auditing and Monitoring
-Effectiveness Evaluation
-Corporate Responsibility
-Using Incentives in the Compliance and Ethics Program
-Privacy

This comprehensive program also features a Regulatory Update by Michael Horowitz, U.S. Sentencing Commissioner, U.S. Sentencing Commission.
Click here for more information:
http://www.corporatecompliance.org/events/academies.htm

Background on Compliance

Corporate excesses and resulting legislation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has spawned a new C-level executive in today's modern corporation -- the Corporate Compliance and Ethics Officer. The corporate compliance officer position is now found in almost every industry, in public and private companies, and in nonprofit organizations. Corporate compliance professionals and ethics and business conduct professionals generally are responsible for developing and overseeing corporate compliance and ethics programs to ensure their organization's compliance with laws and regulations governing their industry.

About the SCCE

The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE), located in Minneapolis, MN, is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the role of compliance professionals, and advancing corporate governance, compliance and ethics on a global scale. Its mission is to champion ethical practice and compliance standards in all organizations and to provide the necessary resources for compliance professionals and others who share these principles. Visit the SCCE Web site at www.corporatecompliance.org Tel: 888/277-4977. Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics is located at 6500 Barrie Road, Suite 250, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435. Email: info@corporatecompliance.org

For more information contact:
Kathy Aro
Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
6500 Barrie Road
Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Toll Free: 888/277-4977
Direct: 952/405-7925
E-mail: kathy.aro@corporatecompliance.org

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics

The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE), headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the role of compliance professional, and advancing corporate governance, compliance and ethics on a global scale. Its mission is to champion compliance standards, corporate governance and ethical practice in the business community, and to provide the necessary resources for compliance and ethics professionals and others who share these principles. Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics is located at 6500 Barrie Road, Suite 250, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435.

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