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Join thousands of members in the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists who excel in financial crime prevention and detection. Advance your career, protect your company, and support the whole community!

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BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Join thousands of members in the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists who excel in financial crime prevention and detection. Advance your career, protect your company, and support the whole community!

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As the world’s most elite crime detection and prevention certification, ACFCS addresses the full spectrum of financial crime empowering specialists all over the globe with resources that improve results.


BECOME A LEADER IN BROAD-BASED FINANCIAL CRIME PREVENTION

As the need for a more advanced understanding of financial crimes grew, ACFCS was borne. Now, along with its Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) examination, the fight against financial crimes has expanded, offering what no other financial crime certification can.

As a certified financial crimes specialist, you will have the knowledge and training needed to enable better performance and advance in your career.

ARM YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS

CFCS Certification

CERTIFICATION

Build Skills

Stand out in your career with fundemental skills and a full-array of insight across the financial crime spectrum.

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ACFCS Membership

MEMBERSHIP

Stay Connected

Meet and network with like-minded financial crime professionals around the world with a low-cost membership.

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Financial Crime Prevention Training

TRAINING

Be Informed

Take advantage of online and live training resources covering AML, crypto, cyber risk, corruption, elder abuse, and more.

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CFCS Certification

WHAT CFCS CERTIFICATION COVERS

  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Cyber Security
  • Fraud
  • Tax evasion
  • Sanctions
  • Terrorist Financing
  • Compliance Programs
  • Investigations
  • Asset Recovery
  • Corruption
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ACFCS Membership

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Extensive FinCrime Training
  • Unlimited Webinars
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • In Person and Virtual Events
  • Articles and Updates - Visit Our Blog
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Financial Crime Prevention Training

FINANCIAL CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING

  • Training, Webinars, Events, and Workshops on a wide array of financial compliance topics.
  • AML 360 Certificate

“NEW” – ACFCS recently launched our Crypto Compliance Specialization, powered by Chainalysis.

Get an in-depth understanding of cryptocurrency financial crime risks, the operations of virtual asset service providers, and key compliance, investigative and regulatory considerations.

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See What Certified Financial Crime Specialists Are Saying

"The CFCS tests the skills necessary to fight financial crime. It's comprehensive. Passing it should be considered a mark of high achievement, distinguishing qualified experts in this growing specialty area."

KENNETH E. BARDEN 

(JD, Washington)

"It's a vigorous exam. Anyone passing it should have a great sense of achievement."

DANIEL DWAIN

(CFCS, Official Superior

de Cumplimiento Cidel

Bank & Trust Inc. Nueva York)

"The exam tests one's ability to apply concepts in practical scenarios. Passing it can be a great asset for professionals in the converging disciplines of financial crime."

MORRIS GUY

(CFCS, Royal Band of

Canada, Montreal)

"The Exam is far-reaching. I love that the questions are scenario based. I recommend it to anyone in the financial crime detection and prevention profession."

BECKI LAPORTE

(CFCS, CAMS Lead Compliance

Trainer, FINRA, Member Regulation

Training, Washington, DC)

"This certification comes at a very ripe time. Professionals can no longer get away with having siloed knowledge. Compliance is all-encompassing and enterprise-driven."

KATYA HIROSE
CFCS, CAMS, CFE, CSAR
Director, Global Risk
& Investigation Practice
FTI Consulting, Los Angeles

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