ACFCS is working with professionals that want to make a lifelong impact on their careers. Our mission is to advance your career and to make the world a safer place from financial crime. Join thousands of CFCS-certified professionals globally who have made the commitment to stopping financial crime.
CFCS Certification
A credential for progress
CFCS Certification
A credential for progress
BENEFITS OF BEING CFCS CERTIFIED
CFCS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Leaders are looking to innovate in their financial crime training and credentialing programs by breaking down silos between teams and driving new initiatives. The CFCS credential is built for this purpose, to support:
- Cross-Training - enables institutions to cross-train compliance teams across the spectrum of financial crime.
- Information Sharing - improving communication, coordination, and cooperation among different financial crime teams.
- Regulatory Response - regulators increasingly expect institutions to have training and credentialing on a full range of financial crime threats.
- Enterprise Support – additional benefits to ensure adoption of the certification across organization.
CFCS FOR INDIVIDUALS
Professionals need to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to effectively manage their responsibilities. The CFCS credential signals to organizations and regulators strong competence to support:
- Career Advancement - enables individuals to rise in their careers with a forward-thinking credential.
- New Opportunities - opens new avenues in other fields by providing a baseline of skills in multiple financial crime disciplines.
- Broader Knowledge and Skills – fulfill job roles more effectively and share actionable insights with relevant departments by learning 12 core areas of financial crime topics in one complete program.
- Networking and Community – a global network of credentialed professionals who share a common purpose to build a stronger financial crime community.
- Who should become CFCS certified
- Eligibility
- Content
- The Exam
The CFCS credential is based on international best practices and designed to benefit both the public and private sectors. Professionals at the world’s largest financial institutions hold the CFCS credential, along with regulatory agencies, law enforcement and non-financial corporations. There are CFCS-certified individuals in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions.
The certification is designed for any role with financial crime prevention responsibilities, such as:
- Compliance Officers
- Law Enforcement
- Regulators
- Auditor
- Analysts
- Investigators
- FIU Roles
- Fraud Risk Roles
- Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Roles
- Consultants
Individuals wanting to become CFCS certified must be a member and may purchase the CFCS package at any time.
Prior to scheduling the exam, candidates must submit their application with supporting documentation and demonstrate they meet the 40 CE requirement.
Eligibility requirements:
- Membership with ACFCS
- Proof of 40 earned credits
Download the Handbook in the steps below. Not sure if you qualify? We’re here to help. Contact Us.
The CFCS exam covers 12 key content areas and candidates should be prepared for questions on a wide range of topics. Topics covered in the CFCS certification include:
- AML
- Compliance Programs
- International Standards
- Terrorist Financing
- Fraud
- Sanctions
- Cyber Security
- Asset Recovery
- Investigations
- Tax Evasion
- Corruption
- Ethics
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CFCS EXAM INFO
The CFCS exam was designed and created by a group of over 60 fincrime thought leaders from a wide range of institutions and regulatory bodies to meet the needs of professionals seeking a holistic understanding of financial crime. The Exam tests your ability to apply core concepts of financial crime into real-world scenarios across AML, Fraud, Risk, Investigations, and more. -
Exam:
145-Scenario Based Multiple Choice Questions
Duration:
4-Hours
Passing Score:
82/125
Exam Delivery:
Online or Testing Center Proctored through Kryterion
HOW TO GET CFCS CERTIFIED?
STEP 1
Purchase
The CFCS package includes a host of study materials including a comprehensive study manual, online course, audio book and more. Please verify eligibility prior to purchase.
STEP 2
Apply
Check eligibility (pg. 8) and apply. Candidates must complete and submit the CFCS application prior to scheduling their exam.
STEP 3
Prepare
We recommend a minimum of 40-50 hours of preparation time utilizing all the study tools spaced out over a period of several weeks.
STEP 4
Test
Candidates can schedule and sit for their exam from the convenience of their home through the online testing platform.
TWO PATHS TO EXAM PREP
We offer two options for exam prep, Self Study and the Accelerator. Depending on your personal learning style and schedule, you can choose the option best suited to helping you achieve your certification.
For members who have already purchased CFCS, please contact sales at sales@acfcs.org for pricing related to the Accelerator add-on.
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COST AND PRICING OPTIONS
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| CFCS Certification + 3-Year ACFCS Membership |
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