Certified in Financial Forensics
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Certified in Financial Forensics ("CFF") is a designation of subject matter expertise in forensic accounting issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
History
The CFF credential was established in 2008 to designate expertise in forensic accounting.[1]
Objectives of Credentialing
The program objectives include: (i) enhancing the quality of forensic services and (ii) increasing public awareness of the CFF designation.
Fundamental Forensic Knowledge
- Laws, Courts, and Dispute Resolution
- Planning and Preparation
- Information Gathering and Preserving
- Discovery
- Reporting, Experts and Testimony
Specialized Forensic Knowledge
- Bankruptcy, Insolvancy, and Recorganization
- Valuation
- Economic Damages Calculations
- Computer Forensic Analysis
- Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Response
- Financial Statement Misrepresentation
- Family Law
Eligibility
- Have a minimum of five years of experience as a CPA;
- Pass the CFF examination;
- Demonstrate in excess of 1,000 hours of experience doing forensic accounting work;
- Complete 75 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) related to forensic accounting.
References
External links
Categories:
- Accountancy qualifications
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