The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook

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.

The most complete, step-by-step guide to the ACFSqualificationThe Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is theonly guide designed to support all mandatory elements of the ACFSqualification, in-depth and step-by-step. Written by recognizedindustry leaders, this book focuses specifically on thepractitioner's role in fraud investigation in England and Walesproviding complete information about each stage in theinvestigative process. Readers gain access to all of theinformation needed to successfully complete the ACFS qualificationand to develop an awareness of the key skills required to undertakeefficient, legally compliant, professional investigations. The bookincludes a Directory of Useful Information, featuring legislationcodes of practice, model forms, and more.As incidence of fraud continues to rise, many organisations arerecruiting more Counter Fraud Specialists, and mandating ContinuousProfessional Development for established CFSs. The AccreditedCounter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) is a recognized qualification inthe field, and is mandatory for investigators in many organisationsthroughout the public and private sectors. The AccreditedCounter Fraud Specialist Handbook is a complete guide to thequalification, both for CPD and first-time qualifiers.* Gain a deeper understanding of the legislation related to fraudand investigation* Learn the surveillance and intelligence gathering techniquesthat build a solid case* Review the rules of evidence and statement takingguidelines* Follow courtroom procedures and prepare a thorough prosecutionfileThe professional qualification of ACFS, which is endorsed by theCounter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board, requires bothpractical and written assessments that demonstrate successfulknowledge transfer and understanding of all key concepts of theinvestigative process. For anyone tasked with the responsibility ofcountering fraud, The Accredited Counter Fraud SpecialistHandbook is a comprehensive guide to the investigativeprocess.

1 How the counter fraud profession developed and what the counter fraud professional should be 12 The Fraud Act 2006 and fraud related legislation 173 Governing legislation 534 Organising and planning an investigation 1015 Covert investigation 1236 Investigative interviewing 1437 Rules of disclosure and evidence 1658 The courtroom process 1899 Civil law 20510 Resource compendium 225References 275Index 285