| Nowadays having a degree is just not enough. As | | | | you to study at your own pace. It is advisable to |
| a forensic accountant, you will need to pursue | | | | conduct detail research on which certification to |
| further after obtaining your first degree. Before | | | | obtain and method of study, i.e. online or on |
| obtaining any certifications, you must pass the | | | | campus. Factors such as requirements, |
| CPA exam and with that move on to pursue in | | | | recognition, career advancement opportunities, |
| the certification programs which are designed for | | | | cost, location, flexibility, passing rate and etc will |
| individuals with existing knowledge in forensic | | | | need to be taken into consideration. |
| accounting. | | | | Below are some of the certifications available for |
| Certification will add value to your portfolio by | | | | pursuing: |
| assuring the employer, colleagues and clients that | | | | 1) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) |
| you have met certain educational or training | | | | 2) Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC) |
| standards in this field. It ascertains that you have | | | | 3) Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA) |
| achieved the required and expected skills, | | | | 4) Certified Fraud Deterrence Analyst (CFD) |
| experiences, knowledge and capabilities to | | | | 5) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) |
| demonstrate these qualities in your day to day | | | | 6) Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) |
| practice. Most of all, certification will assist you in | | | | You will have to take note that there are |
| developing your knowledge and advancing in your | | | | requirements to be met in order to be accepted |
| professional accounting career such as better job | | | | for enrollment into these certifications programs. |
| placement, salary increment and promotion. | | | | Also, you will need to fulfill certain requirements |
| The good news is most of the program are | | | | set by the Board in order to maintain your |
| available online and on campus and thus, enable | | | | certification designation. |