ACFCS Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
CFCS Exam Coverage
The CFCS certification exam assesses candidates on 12 key content areas, covering a broad range of financial crime topics. Candidates should be prepared for questions on the following subjects:
🔹 AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
🔹 Compliance Programs
🔹 International Standards
🔹 Terrorist Financing
🔹 Fraud
🔹 Sanctions
🔹 Cyber Security
🔹 Asset Recovery
🔹 Investigations
🔹 Tax Evasion
🔹 Corruption
🔹 Ethics
ACFCS Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) Course
This accelerated CFCS course equips you with a comprehensive skill set and in-depth knowledge across the financial crime spectrum, including anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud.
🔹 Develop expertise in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks.
🔹 Understand threats and emerging challenges in financial crime prevention.
🔹 Learn to combat risks associated with:
- Cyber Fraudsters
- Human Traffickers
- Tax Evaders
CFCS Certification Eligibility Requirements
To become CFCS certified, candidates must meet the following requirements:
🔹 Membership with ACFCS – Candidates must be an active member of the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS) and may purchase the CFCS package at any time.
🔹 40 CE Credits – Candidates must provide proof of earning 40 continuing education (CE) credits to meet the certification requirements.
🔹 Application Submission – Before scheduling the exam, candidates must submit their application along with supporting documentation demonstrating they have met the 40 CE requirement.
Association of certified Financial Crime Specialist
CFCS Exam Details
The CFCS exam was designed by over 60 financial crime experts from various institutions and regulatory bodies to ensure a comprehensive assessment of financial crime concepts. It evaluates your ability to apply core financial crime principles in real-world scenarios across AML, Fraud, Risk, Investigations, and more.
🔹 Exam Format: 135 Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
🔹 Duration: 4 Hours
🔹 Passing Score: 88/135
🔹 Exam Delivery: Online or Testing Center (Proctored through Kryterion)
CFCS Exam Registration: $249