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FIBA Anti Fraud and Financial Investigations (AFFI) Course

An Introductory to Mid-level Anti-Fraud Professional Development Course


 
Overview
The FIBA Anti-Fraud and Financial Investigations (AFFI) Course is a two-day professional development course that will give you a broad and comprehensive overview and understanding of current techniques and skills dominant in the field of fraud and financial investigations. It provides the knowledge you need for fraud prevention, detection and deterrence.  It further provides financial fraud interviewing techniques and investigation methods.  The experienced instructors will discuss the concepts of law and evidence of fraud, types of fraud schemes, forensic accounting and financial investigations, investigative planning and techniques, methods of tracing funds and methods of proving undisclosed income.

This course helps you contribute to your organization by expanding your anti-fraud knowledge and sharpening your detection, deterrence and resolution skills.  This training may be of interest to people earning the Certified Fraud Examiner designation.  Considering the current state of increased fraud in both the business world and financial sector, you cannot afford to miss this course.

Highlights:
Ø  Management and auditor responsibilities
Ø  How to identify the “Red Flags” of fraud
Ø  Develop and improve your anti-fraud skills
Ø  Legal elements of fraud, criminal vs. civil fraud
Ø  Interview techniques for fraud and financial investigations
Ø  Applicable rules of evidence and investigation
Ø  Resolve allegations or suspicions of fraud
Ø  Prove undisclosed income from fraud
Ø  Identify actual fraud losses for recovery
Ø  Improve anti-fraud internal controls
Ø  Increase employee fraud awareness and reporting
Ø  Investigative plans and techniques
Ø  Examples of numerous fraud schemes
Ø  Tracing the movement of money

Who Should Attend?
Ø  AML, BSA and Compliance analysts and officers
Ø  Business risk consultants and risk managers
Ø  Forensic accountants and fraud examiners
Ø  Internal and independent auditors
Ø  Loss prevention and security professionals
Ø  Law enforcement: investigators, detectives and prosecutors
Ø  Corporate investigators and security managers
Ø  Business professionals interested in fraud detection and deterrence
Ø  Managers who want a more comprehensive understanding of fraud
Ø  Insurance fraud investigators
Ø  Attorneys and private investigators
Ø  Intelligence and financial analysts, anti-fraud and risk specialists

Eligibility Requirements / Advance Preparation
Participants should be in the financial industry or other closely related professions.  Participants are expected to complete a pre-class reading list prior to attending the 2-day lecture.  This will be emailed upon receipt of payment. Suggested reading time:  2-4 hours

Exam / Certificate of Completion
Participants will be required to successfully complete a short exam immediately following the training, then will receive a certificate of course completion via mail.

 

Continuing Education

This course is approved for continuing education credits for professionals who have earned their FIBA AML Certification - Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate (AML/CA) or Certified Professional in Anti Money Laundering (CP/AML)
Credit Hours: 12.5

Format / Language
Offered classroom style and as in-house programs at institutions worldwide.  Training is currently offered in English only.

  • Classroom Format
    Coffee and lunch are included in classroom training.  Exam will take place at the end of the second day. 
  • In-House Format
    FIBA can train the entire staff at financial institutions.  This is an investment in the institution which will prevent significant problems and additional expenses in the future.  Please contact FIBA to request information on group discounts.   

Course Duration:  Two days

Regular Fee:  FIBA Members / FIU Alumni $795   Non-Members $895

Special Offer:  FIBA Members / FIU Alumni $695   Non-Members $795