BDO Seidman Unit Forges Alliance to Offer Fraud Hotlines

New York (April 27, 2004) -- FirstGlobal Investigations, the investigative, forensic accounting and consulting division of BDO Seidman LLP, has forged an alliance with The Network Inc. to provide corporate clients anonymous tip lines.   The move is in line with the launch earlier this month of FirstGlobal's Critical Anti-fraud Procedures Program offering, which aims to prevent corporate fraud.   The CAP program is comprised of five procedures, including the implementation of an anonymous fraud hot line for employees to report fraud concerns or any irregularities to a third party without fear of retribution or reprisal.   The Network provides ethics hotlines, insurance claim reporting and employee communications to over 1,500 clients.   -- WebCPA staff