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 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:
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:
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.
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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:
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.