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What are the requirements for the Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr. FA?
Applicants must currently hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Any accountant apllying for the credential Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA®, first has to register with their State Board of Accountancy if it is required by state law. No one may make application for Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA, unless they are first in compliance with all local ordinances, state laws, and federal regulations.
Before you tke the exam(s) you will be asked to provide photocopies of degrees, diplomas, certificates, licenses, and three professional references. You also must have no record of disciplinary action from any state, province, or territory licensing or certification board during the past 10 years, nor currently be under investigation. You can't have any felony convictions.
Please know that this certification is designed for individuals with existing knowledge in the area of forensic accounting.
International professionals who wish to become a Certified Forensic Accountant must have a designation that is equivalent to the CPA in the United States. Applicants must submit a portfolio of supporting documentation to include a photo ID, photocopies of any licenses/certificates, and copy of your current resume to provide verification of the equivalent designation. Supporting documentation must be in English in order to be reviewed.
The following types of professionals benefit from this designation
Valuators of closely-held businesses
Topics Covered in the CrFA
What are the requirements for the Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr. FA?
Applicants must currently hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Any accountant apllying for the credential Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA®, first has to register with their State Board of Accountancy if it is required by state law. No one may make application for Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA, unless they are first in compliance with all local ordinances, state laws, and federal regulations.
Before you tke the exam(s) you will be asked to provide photocopies of degrees, diplomas, certificates, licenses, and three professional references. You also must have no record of disciplinary action from any state, province, or territory licensing or certification board during the past 10 years, nor currently be under investigation. You can't have any felony convictions.
Please know that this certification is designed for individuals with existing knowledge in the area of forensic accounting.
International professionals who wish to become a Certified Forensic Accountant must have a designation that is equivalent to the CPA in the United States. Applicants must submit a portfolio of supporting documentation to include a photo ID, photocopies of any licenses/certificates, and copy of your current resume to provide verification of the equivalent designation. Supporting documentation must be in English in order to be reviewed.
The following types of professionals benefit from this designation
Valuators of closely-held businesses
Topics Covered in the CrFA
The Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA® program is designed to prepare and train professionals on things such as:
A forensic accountant is a proffesional who uses both education and experience and applies them to investigative, accounting, and auditing skills in order to find the truth, form legal opinions, and aid in investigations. For more information or to enroll click here.
What is a Forensic Accountant?
Forensic accountants are professionals who use a unique blend of education and experience to apply accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to uncover truth, form legal opinions, and assist in investigations. Forensic accountants may be involved in both litigation support (providing assistance on a given case, primarily related to the calculation or estimation of economic damages and related issues) and investigative accounting (looking into illegal activities).
How long is the exam?
The exam is comprised of 100 multiple choice and true-or-false questions.
What happens if I fail?
If you were to fail the exam, you would be allowed to re-take the exam, up to twice, at a reduced rate of $100 per attempt.
Am I able to take the Cr.FA® if I am not a CPA?
Yes, for a Certificate of Completion only. In order to receive the actual designation, you must fulfill the minimum requirements and pass the exam.
How and where is the Cr.FA® exam offered?
The Cr.FA® exam is offered through our website and, at this time, is solely an online test. Once you feel you are prepared to take the exam, click on the "Final Exam" tab on the navigation bar on the left-side of your screen.
What does the $495 certification price include?
The $495 includes the exam and study material. If you wish to purchase the book, you must do that on your own.
What will I receive upon successful completion of the Cr.FA®?
You will receive an official certificate from ACFEI, 15 CE credits, and a press release stating your achievement.
For more information call toll free (800) 423-9737.
Member Price: $495
Nonmember Price: $695
This article, written by Jan Colbert, CIA, CPA, Cr.FA, PhD, was taken from the Winter 2007 issue of the Forensic Examiner.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
This article, written by Jan Colbert, CIA, CPA, Cr.FA, PhD, was taken from the Winter 2007 issue of the Forensic Examiner.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
This article, written by Jan Colbert, CIA, CPA, Cr.FA, PhD, was taken from the Winter 2007 issue of the Forensic Examiner.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
This article, written by Jan Colbert, CIA, CPA, Cr.FA, PhD, was taken from the Winter 2007 issue of the Forensic Examiner.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
This article was taken from the Winter 2007 issue of the Forensic Examiner.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
This article was taken from the Forensic Examiner, in the Winter 2007 issue.
The American Institute of CPAs issued 10 new Standards for external auditors. The Standards
address both documentation requirements for the audit and terminology used in professional
mandates. Eight of the Standards are collectively known as the Risk Assessment Standards;
they focus on assessing the various risks in the audit engagement and on the procedures used
by the auditor to address those risks.
The forensic accountant should gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of these
new external audit Standards. The work completed by the external auditor will be substantially
enhanced under these mandates and thus, will yield more information useful to forensic accountants.
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