CERTIFIED FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT
(CrFA®)
WITH THE AUTHORISED TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDER
Most accountants know how to prepare and audit financial information. Very few know how to investigate it once something goes wrong. CrFA® trains you to be one of the few.
Internationally
Recognized
10-Module
Curriculum
Built for Working
Professionals
Why This Matters Now
Financial crime is growing faster than most organisations can respond to it.
As business becomes more digital and interconnected, organisations need professionals who can investigate misconduct, analyse evidence, and support regulatory and legal proceedings, not just prepare the numbers.
01
Financial Statement Fraud
02
Employee & Procurement Fraud
03
Corruption & Bribery
04
Money Laundering
05
Cybercrime & Business Email Compromise
06
Cryptocurrency-Related Crime
What is CrFA?
A specialisation, not a syllabus.
CrFA stands for Certified Forensic Accountant, an internationally recognized certification for accountants, auditors, compliance professionals, bankers, investigators, and risk professionals who want to build real expertise in fraud detection and financial crime investigation.
Originating in Australia and supported by a global professional network, CrFA combines accounting, investigation, analytics, and technology into a single professional credential, one built for the way financial crime is actually investigated, not just how it is reported
Multidisciplinary by Design
Forensic accounting, fraud examination, data analytics, digital
forensics, AML, and litigation support, combined, not siloed.
Globally Recognized
A credential respected by employers, financial institutions, and
regulators across jurisdictions.
Built for Practice
Case-based, practical training designed to be applied on the job, not
just studied for an exam
Who Should Enroll
Built for professionals who deal with financial integrity every day.
If your work touches accounting, audit, compliance, risk, or investigations, CrFA is designed with you in mind.
Accountants
Chartered Accountants, CPAs, Financial Controllers, Finance Managers
Auditors
Internal, External & Big 4 Professionals
Financial Institutions
Compliance Officers, AML Professionals, Risk Managers
Corporate Professionals
Governance, Ethics & Investigation Teams
Government Sector
Regulators, Tax Authorities, Anti-Corruption Agencies
Bankers & Insurers
Fraud & Risk-facing Roles
Investigators
Fraud & Financial Crime Units
Consultants
Advisory & Litigation Support Professionals
Already hold a CA, CPA, or CFE? CrFA isn't a replacement, it adds the investigative and forensic capabilities that most accounting and audit qualifications don't cover.
Recognize your role on that list? CrFA® was built for you.
What Makes CrFA Different?
Most certifications cover one discipline. CrFA covers the whole investigation.
vs CPA / CA
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Financial Reporting
- Assurance
CrFA®
Fraud Detection
Financial Investigations
Forensic Analysis
Financial Crime
Evidence Gathering & Litigation Support
vs CFE
- Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Examination
- Fraud Prevention
- Interviewing
- Legal Elements of Fraud
CrFA®
Financial Statement Fraud
Forensic Accounting
Data Analytics & Digital Forensics
Litigation Support
AML & Financial Crimes
Vs CISA
- Information Systems Audit
- IT Controls
- Information Security
- IT Governance
CrFA®
Financial Investigations
Fraud Detection
Digital Evidence & AML
Corporate Fraud
Internal Audit
- Governance
- Controls
- Risk Management
- Assurance
CrFA®
Investigations
Evidence
Fraud & Financial Crime
Litigation Support
Internal auditors assess controls. CrFA professionals investigate when controls fail.
Program Curriculum
Ten modules, covering the complete forensic investigation lifecycle.
From first principles to expert testimony, this forensic accounting course walks through every stage of a real investigation.
01
Introduction to Forensic Accounting
02
Fraud Examination Fundamentals
03
Financial Statement Fraud Analysis
04
Forensic Data Analytics
05
Investigative Techniques and Interviewing
06
Digital Forensics and Cyber Fraud
07
Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
08
Litigation Support and Expert Witnessing
09
Forensic Accounting in Corporate Settings
10
Corporate Intelligence and Special Investigations
Ten modules stand between where you are and where forensic investigators start.
Career Benefits
Where a CrFA credential can take you:
We won't promise a guaranteed raise or a new title; what CrFA builds is a capability employers are actively looking for.
Professional differentiation in a crowded market
A genuine specialist expertise, not another general credential
Stronger consulting and advisory capabilities
Enhanced credibility for governance & internal audit work
A path into investigation and compliance roles
Broader career opportunities across sectors
Professional differentiation starts with one decision to
Common Questions Before You Enroll
I already have a CA or CPA. Do I need this too?
That's exactly why it helps. Your accounting qualification proves technical competence. CrFA adds the investigative and forensic skills most accountants are never trained in.
I don't investigate fraud in my current role.
Most participants aren't investigators when they enroll. They take CrFA® to build the ability to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud risk before it becomes a bigger problem.
I'm already working full-time. Can I fit this in?
The program is designed for working professionals, with practical knowledge you can start applying on the job right away.
Move beyond traditional
accounting and auditing.
As organisations face increasing fraud and compliance challenges, forensic investigation skills are becoming valuable across every industry. Start building yours.
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