Education Forensic_accountant

1 education

1.1 certified forensic investigation professional (cfip)
1.2 certified forensic accountant (crfac)
1.3 certified forensic accounting professionals (cfap)
1.4 certified fraud examiner (cfe)
1.5 certified in financial forensics (cff)
1.6 certified valuation analyst (cva)
1.7 chartered certified forensic accountant (ccfa)

education

a person in field should have @ least 2 years experience in auditing or accounting , bachelor s degree in accounting or related field. forensic accountants certified forensic accounting professionals (cfaps), certified forensic investigation professionals (cfips), certified public accountants (cpas), chartered accountants (cas), certified management accountants or chartered professional accountants (cma/cpa), certified fraud examiners (cfes), certified in financial forensics (cffs), certified forensic accountant (crfac), certified valuation analysts (cvas), investigative & forensic accountants (ifas), or chartered certified forensic accountants (ccfa). have other professional certifications.

certified forensic investigation professional (cfip)

the certified forensic investigation professional program potential investigators knowledge , competence in professional forensic investigation skills in various subjects include:

certified forensic investigation professionals have following skills sets:

basic entry qualifications:

the cfip credential first put use in 2012.

certified forensic accountant (crfac)

the certified forensic accountant credentialing process offered american board of forensic accounting used assess knowledge , competence of certified public accountants (cpas) in professional forensic accounting services in multitude of areas.

forensic accountants may involved in both litigation support (providing assistance on given case, related calculation or estimation of economic damages , related issues) , investigative accounting (looking illegal activities).

the crfac covers broad base of forensic accounting knowledge. crfac credential first put use in 1993. american board of forensic accounting offers many programs. effective learning, professionals need expert training in practices of forensic accounting. american board of forensic accounting offers forensic accounting review .

certified forensic accounting professionals (cfap)

association of certified forensic accounting professionals offers certified forensic accounting professional (cfap) license auditors, investigators, information security professionals , accountants.students need pass foundation examinations , professionals can appear final examination of cfap.

certified fraud examiner (cfe)

the association of certified fraud examiners offers certified fraud examiner (cfe) license forensic of public accountants involved in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence, , investigation. individuals must have bachelor s degree, 2 years of relevant experience, pass four-part examination, , abide code of professional ethics, in order obtain cfe.

certified in financial forensics (cff)

the american institute of certified public accountants has subject matter expertise credential forensic accountants. credential certified in financial forensics ( cff ). cff credential granted exclusively cpas demonstrate considerable expertise in forensic accounting through knowledge, skills, , experience. cff encompasses fundamental , specialized forensic accounting skills cpa practitioners apply in variety of service areas, including: bankruptcy , insolvency; computer forensic analysis; family law; valuations; fraud prevention, detection, , response; financial statement misrepresentation; , economic damages calculations.

the average salary forensic accountant in around $74,000.00. forensic accountant in new york make $102,655.00 while forensic accountant in orlando makes $56,071.00.

forensic accountants must able work independently , able travel @ least 10-15% of time. forensic accountants acting consultants not paid on salary , rather contracted specific task company. decision made between organization , accountant on paid if job done in specific amount of time , accountant paid upon completion. these contracts can range few thousand several million depending on time taken , specialized skills, if any, needed.

certified valuation analyst (cva)

a certified valuation analyst (cva) designation issued national association of certified valuation analysts (nacva) accounting professionals have knowledge , expertise of business valuation standards. requirements cva designation include holding active, valid, , unrevoked cpa license or holding business degree (i.e., in management, economics, finance, marketing, accounting, or other business field) and/or mba (master of business administration) or higher business degree accredited college or university , 2 years or more of full-time or equivalent experience in business valuation , related disciplines non-cpas. in addition these requirements, cva applicants must complete , pass specified training courses , exams , complete case study or submit actual , sanitized fair market value report, prepared during last 12 months, peer review.

nacva s recertification process designed ensure credential holders keep changes in evolving valuation field , continue adhere industry’s high standards. recertification required every 3 years.

cvas used perform business valuations in wide variety of instances. these can include matters related mergers , acquisitions, buy/sell agreements, determination of damages in third-party liability matters, dissenting shareholder actions, business disputes, divorce settlements, estate , succession/exit planning, initial public offerings, partner disputes, public domain matters , fraud , arson defenses involve insurance values.

chartered certified forensic accountant (ccfa)

the chartered certified forensic accountant, ccfa designation global forensic accounting designation awarded international institute of certified forensic accountants, inc. (iicfa). awarded ccfa designation, 1 must pass 4 (4) levels of ccfa qualifying exams , must obtain 2 years post qualification or professional experience reputable forensic accounting firm. qualified students must undergo three-day practical forensic accounting workshop before graduation , admission membership.

ccfas required comply cpe provisions of association. maintain ccfa designation , in standing, 30 cpe hours per year mandatory.