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. <ul>
<li>Gain a deeper understanding of the legislation related to fraud and investigation</li> <li>Learn the surveillance and intelligence gathering techniques that build a solid case</li> <li>Review the rules of evidence and statement taking guidelines</li> <li>Follow courtroom procedures and prepare a thorough prosecution file</li> </ul>
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 Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook

Business & Money

Whittaker, Andrew

Button, Mark

Tunley, Martin

Gee, Jim

Management & Leadership

wiley

Substantially reduce the largely hidden cost of fraud, and reapa new competitive advantage. As the title suggests, Countering Fraud for CompetitiveAdvantage presents a compelling business case for investing inanti-fraud measures to counter financial crime. It looks at theways of reaping a new competitive advantage by substantiallyreducing the hidden cost of fraud. Aimed at a wide businesscommunity and based on solid research, it is the only book to putforward an evidence-based model for combating corporate fraud andfinancial crime.Despite its increase and capture of the news headlines,corporate fraud is largely ignored by most organizations. Fraud isresponsible for losses of up to nine percent ofrevenues—sometimes more. Yet, most organizations don'tbelieve they have a problem and don't always measure fraud losses.This highlights an area for capturing a competitiveadvantage—with the right counter-fraud strategy, massivelosses due to the cost of fraud can be reduced for a fraction ofthe return.Advocates a new model for tackling fraud and illustratestheories with best practice examples from around the worldThe authors have close links with the Counter FraudProfessional Accreditation Board: Jim Gee is a world–renownedexpert in the field, and has advised private companies andgovernments from more than 35 countries. Mark Button is Director ofthe leading Centre for Counter Fraud Studies, PortsmouthUniversity, U.K.Organizations are losing millions of dollars to fraud. This bookoutlines a comprehensive approach to reducing financial crime andhelping return some of the revenue lost to the cost of fraud.

Countering Fraud for Competitive Advantage: The Professional Approach to Reducing the Last Great Hidden Cost

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