ACFCS | Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists

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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.

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CERTIFICATION

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

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

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TRAINING

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

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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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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Extensive FinCrime Training
Unlimited Webinars
Career Development Opportunities
In Person and Virtual Events
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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.

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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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.