About ACFCS

Building a better financial crime fighting community.

Our purpose

ACFCS exists to arm financial crime specialists with the tools, intelligence, and resources they need to detect, prevent, and combat financial crime—while building deep expertise and advancing their careers. Crime detection and prevention sit at the core of everything we do. Because financial crime is complex and constantly evolving, collaboration is essential. That’s why we invest heavily in practical online training and a global community of experienced practitioners who learn from real-world challenges, not theory alone.

 

Our approach

We believe the strongest financial crime programs are built on experience, accountability, and shared intelligence. ACFCS fosters a professional environment where practitioners exchange insights, challenge assumptions, and stay ahead of emerging threats. By bringing together diverse perspectives from across the financial crime ecosystem, we strengthen decision-making, sharpen risk assessment, and raise the standard of practice across the industry. Our focus is simple: continuous improvement, practical relevance, and a community committed to doing the work that protects financial systems.

 

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What everyone is 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 

CFCS, Washington, DC

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.

DANIEL DWAIN

CFCS, Chief Compliance Officer, Cidel Bank & Trust Inc. New York, NY

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, Principal - AML Strategy and Innovation, FinScan, Atlanta, GA

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 GOZIAS
CFCS, Los Angeles, CA