CFPAB ACFS Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist

The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist learning programme will equip you, the counter fraud professional, with the skills and understanding to effectively prevent, detect and investigate fraud. The Cifas Fraud and Cyber Academy has been approved to deliver the ACFS and teaches a unique module Understanding Fraud and Fraudsters. The programme itself is accredited by the Counter Fraud Professional Awards Board (CFPAB) and has been approved by Northumbria University. 

Module details

You will learn how to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a counter fraud specialist.

• Understand of fraud and fraudsters, the common types of fraud, fraud indicators and the theories that explain the motivation for the fraudster. ***Unique to Cifas***

• Recognise the importance of having an effective counter fraud culture and be able to design counter fraud strategies to protect an organisation from the threat of fraud.

• Understanding of the criminal legislation relevant to fraud and associated offending.

• Understand the generic legislation that underpins investigations.

• Understand the relevant legislation and procedures that impact on both the civil and criminal investigative process.

• Recognise the intelligence gathering requirements, plan and undertake a fraud investigation in line with legislation and best practice.

• Plan and undertake an effective investigative interview.

• Analyse the requirements to produce a comprehensive case report and prepare a prosecution file.

• Understand court, civil and disciplinary hearings in England and Wales and identify the requirements to prepare and give evidence.