ACFEI

Certified in Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA® program

Cr.FA

About the Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA® program

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).

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What the Cr.FA program does for you

The Cr.FA course will prepare and educate you on the following tasks

  • » Describe five general concepts of judicial procedure and evidence applicable to forensic accounting.
  • » Analyze professional responsibility and ethics.
  • » Outline expert report writing procedures.
  • » Discuss the challenges to expert testimony and how to deal with Daubert issues.
  • » Understand practical approaches to help find and stop fraud.
  • » Identify the forensic accountant’s role in the analysis of damages.
  • » Describe additional services provided by forensic accountants.
  • » List the various approaches for valuation.

What are the requirements?

Applicants must currently hold the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Any accountant making application for the credential Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA®, must first be registered with his/her State Board of Accountancy if 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.

Prior to sitting for the examination(s) you will be asked to provide photocopies of degrees, diplomas, certificates, licenses, and three professional references. In addition, you 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 must also have no felony convictions.

Please note, 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 hold 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.

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How to Apply

Online Exam. The most convenient way to earn the Cr.FA designation is to enroll for the exam online. Applicants are given access to a PDF study guide which allows them to study at their own pace. Applicants may take the comprehensive exam online when ready.

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Approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

The Cr.FA program is approved for G.I. Bill benefits. General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

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How to maintain the Cr.FA designation

Individuals are expected to complete 15 hours of forensic-related continuing education credits per year to maintain their Cr.FA status. The initial Cr.FA course provides 15 CE credits, fulfilling this requirement.

Future CEs may be earned through ACFEI’s National Conferences and journal learning articles from The Forensic Examiner® provided on our online course catalog.

Other sources may be submitted to ACFEI by using the CE Reporting Form for Cr.FA (PDF).