Boardroom red flags: What you’re not seeing could harm you

Inside the Boardroom – Part 2 of 5 Power & Accountability | Paid Series | By The AACI

June 19, 2025

This article is part of The AACI’s five-part premium series, Inside the Boardroom: Power, Responsibility, and the Fight Against Corruption.
Each post explores how boardrooms either prevent or enable corruption—based on real-world dynamics, not governance theory.

Grounded in The AACI’s Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption, this series is written for decision-makers who are ready to lead with accountability where it matters most.

Part 1: How a New Board Member Can Make a Real Impact Against Corruption

Part 2: Boardroom red flags: What you’re not seeing could harm you

When it comes to corruption and misconduct, most boards don’t fail because they approve the wrong decisions—they fail because they ignore the early warnings. This post exposes ten red flags that often go unnoticed in the boardroom and shows why silence, delays, and “perfect” reports should never be trusted. If you sit on a board—especially in a high-risk sector—these are the signs you can’t afford to miss.

You won’t see it on the balance sheet.