Certified Forensic Accounting Professional

Certified Forensic Accounting Professional (CFAP) is a person who has undergone training to become an expert in the field of forensic accounting, forensic auditing, litigation support and investigative accounting. CFAP is a designation awarded by Indiaforensic Center of Studies and moderated by the Forensic Accounting Research Foundation. The Forensic Accounting Research Foundation is a member-based Indian organisation dedicated to providing forensic accounting and forensic auditing education and training with presence in more than 7 countries including Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Uganda and others.
Academic requirements
Generally, applicants for CFAP certification have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and should possess at least three years of professional experience.
The graduates not having three years of experience may apply for the Forensic Accounting Entrance exam conducted by the Indiaforensic Center of Studies.
CPE requirements
All the professionals completing their Certification in Forensic Accounting are required to comply with the CPE provisions as Riskpro is a CPE sponsor. 20 CPE hours are mandatory for the Certified Forensic Accounting Professionals.
Information Technology Specialisation
Post - Satyam, Indiaforensic Center of Studies have launched the certifications focusing the needs of the IT companies across the world. CFAP is one of the foremost efforts to address the industry specific frauds. Separate curriculum is designed for the program based on the frauds in Satyam and other IT companies. The subject on Satyam case study is contributed by some of the investigators who were involved in the Investigation and not in re-statement.
Insurance Specialisation
According to the estimates, India lose more than $ 6.25 billion to Insurance frauds. In order to fight the frauds effectively, Indiaforensic Center of Studies have launched the certifications focusing the needs of Insurance companies across. CFAP is one of the foremost efforts to address the industry specific frauds. Separate curriculum is designed for the program based on the frauds in Satyam and other IT companies.More information about the program is available here
Examination
Examinations offered by Indiaforensic and Moderated under the bylaws of Forensic Accounting Research Foundation consists of 200 multiple option questions and single paper on forensic accounting.
The exams are computer based and the self assessment test needs to be completed before the final examination needs to be completed.

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