Change in Qualifications for the CFF Credential

Many of you may have the experience and qualifications to hold certification in forensic accounting. Since May 2008, the AICPA has had a such a credential. The credential, Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), combines specialized forensic accounting expertise with the core knowledge and skills that make CPAs among the most trusted business advisers. This credential encompasses fundamental and specialized forensic accounting skills that CPA practitioners apply in a variety of service areas. If, in your practice, you supply services encompassing bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization; computer forensic analysis; economic damages calculations; family law; fraud prevention, detection and response; financial statement misrepresentation; and valuations then you may be interested in holding the CFF.

To qualify, you must be an AICPA member in good standing, have at least five years of experience in practicing accounting, and meet minimum requirements in relevant business experience and continuing professional education.

Qualifications for the CFF are changing beginning September 1, 2010. After that date you must pass the CFF Examination to attain the CFF Credential. This exam is scheduled for September 29th through October 29th2010. Registration for the exam will begin September 1st and last through October 1st.

You can download the CFF application by going to the AICPA website http://www.aicpa.org/. Look under Interest Area, Forensic and Valuation Services.

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