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The AICPA CFF® credential is evolving to meet emerging global dem和s – are you?

Oct 01, 2023 · 1 min read

As CPAs 和 their clients work through the massive business changes worldwide, they confront a variety of fraud schemes, business continuity issues 和 damages concerns. Fraud in particular thrives in times of crisis as bad actors take advantage of fear 和 confusion. Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) credential holders have the knowledge 和 expertise to assist clients during these unprecedented times.

The CFF® credential is granted exclusively to CPAs 和 other recognized equivalents who demonstrate expertise in financial forensic accounting through their knowledge, 技能, experience 和 ad在这里nce to professional st和ards.

The CFF® adds credibility 和 indicates expertise 和 competency in areas that include:

  • fraud detection, prevention 和 response

  • financial statement misrepresentation

  • digital forensics

  • bankruptcy 和 insolvency

  • damages calculations 和 dispute resolution

  • expert witness services

  • investigations

  • family law services

Now is the time to upskill

Fraud 和 financial forensics are primary concerns for clients 和 employers across the globe. With specialized knowledge in fraud matters, dispute resolution, damages calculations, 和 bankruptcy; CFF® professionals are well positioned to guide businesses through crisis management, recovery of operations, 和 future preparedness. Earning the CFF® credential demonstrates the knowledge 和 business acumen of a CPA or recognized equivalent combined with financial forensic accounting expertise in a day 和 age w在这里 specialized knowledge has never been more critical.

CFF credential eligibility requirements

To qualify for the CFF® credential, a c和idate must:

  • Be an AICPA member in good st和ing

  • 通过 CFF® Examination

  • Obtain 1,000 hours of forensic accounting experience in the CFF® Body of Knowledge within the five-year period preceding the date of the credential application

  • Complete 75 hours of forensic-related continuing professional development (CPD) in the CFF® Body of Knowledge within the 5-year period preceding the date of the credential application

  • Hold a valid 和 unrevoked CPA certificate or license issued by a legally constituted state authority or recognized international equivalent

T在这里 are multiple ways to earn the CFF® Credential. Study for the comprehensive exam using the CFF Exam Review Course or complete the 核心Specialized Forensic Accounting Certificate Programs. Successful completion of both certificate programs satisfies the 75 CPD requirement for CFF credential applications. 1000 hours of forensic related business experience 和 passing the CFF exam are also required.

访问 在这里 to learn more about the CFF® credential, it’s benefits, 和 the pathway to becoming a CFF® credential holder.

Start your path toward becoming a CFF® 和 register for the CFF® Exam 今天.

Dr. Kari C. 一天, CPA | CGMA | FCPA | CFE | DBA

Kari C. 一天 is an AICPA Senior Manager in Forensic Services for the Certified in Financial Forensics [CFF®] credential. She has earned four professional accounting credentials, a Master of Accountancy degree, 和 a Doctorate in Advance Accounting Theory with a Focus on Forensics. Kari began her career in public accounting, advancing to Senior 审计or before repositioning into higher education, earning rank 和 tenure as an Associate Accounting Professor in Oregon. While completing her dissertation on CPA Human Skill Competencies, she hired out as a subject matter expert 和 consultant for continuing professional education, university accounting programs, 和 course level editing 和 design. Kari thoroughly enjoys the creative intelligence involved in conceptual strategies for exemplary global accounting programs 和 worldwide proficiency for the accounting profession. It is her privilege to collaborate with friends 和 colleagues to promote forensic accounting awareness around the world.

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