The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook
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The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook
About This Book
The most complete, step-by-step guide to the ACFS qualification
The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is the only guide designed to support all mandatory elements of the ACFS qualification, in-depth and step-by-step. Written by recognized industry leaders, this book focuses specifically on the practitioner's role in fraud investigation in England and Wales, providing complete information about each stage in the investigative process. Readers gain access to all of the information needed to successfully complete the ACFS qualification, and to develop an awareness of the key skills required to undertake efficient, legally compliant, professional investigations. The book includes a Directory of Useful Information, featuring legislation, codes of practice, model forms, and more.
As incidence of fraud continues to rise, many organisations are recruiting more Counter Fraud Specialists, and mandating Continuous Professional Development for established CFSs. The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) is a recognized qualification in the field, and is mandatory for investigators in many organisations throughout the public and private sectors. The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is a complete guide to the qualification, both for CPD and first-time qualifiers.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the legislation related to fraud and investigation
- Learn the surveillance and intelligence gathering techniques that build a solid case
- Review the rules of evidence and statement taking guidelines
- Follow courtroom procedures and prepare a thorough prosecution file
The professional qualification of ACFS, which is endorsed by the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board, requires both practical and written assessments that demonstrate successful knowledge transfer and understanding of all key concepts of the investigative process. For anyone tasked with the responsibility of countering fraud, The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the investigative process.
Frequently asked questions
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CHAPTER 1
How the counter fraud profession developed and what the counter fraud professional should be
CHAPTER SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
COUNTER FRAUD PROFESSIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- standards and a code of ethics;
- a body of knowledge disseminated by professional journals, conferences etc.;
- a recognised association covering all aspects of the industry;
- institutions capable of training and evaluating personnel and awarding certification of competence;
- an educational discipline that is able to prepare students in the specific functions and philosophies (Larson, 1977; Manunta, 1996; Simonsen, 1996).
- Only around a quarter are educated to at least graduate level (only around 13% going on to achieve one of the higher awards of the CFPAB, such as CCFS);
- Low levels of additional accredited training are undertaken;
- Around three-quarters are not a member of any professional association (Button et al, 2007).
THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTER FRAUD PROFESSION
- Prescribed professional training which develops technical skills;
- A common ethical framework for the deployment of those skills
- A Professional Accreditation Board to regulate those who are accredited as a result of successfully completing the professional training;
- A Centre of Excellence to innovate and to highlight emerging best practice.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Titlepage
- Copyright
- 1 How the counter fraud profession developed and what the counter fraud professional should be
- 2 The Fraud Act 2006 and fraud related legislation
- 3 Governing legislation
- 4 Organising and planning an investigation
- 5 Covert investigation
- 6 Investigative interviewing
- 7 Rules of disclosure and evidence
- 8 The courtroom process
- 9 Civil law
- 10 Resource compendium
- References
- Index
- End User License Agreement