Define money laundering and the stages through which it may take place in this corporate structure. Discuss balance sheet items and transactions which would concern you in your capacity of auditor when looking for evidence of money laundering. What are the main obstacles to effective anti-money laundering strategies generally, and in this case specifically? With full reference to the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, < describe how a UK bank would deal with the UK subsidiary as a client, and its statutory reporting obligations. You are the auditor of a UK-based subsidiary of a Russian parent company stationery manufacturer. There is a contract between the two companies under which the Russian parent supplies paper, pens, notepads, office furniture, to its subsidiary, pricing determined by the parent and not by reference to market prices for such products. Shares in the UK subsidiary are majority owned by the Russian parent.