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Certified Fraud Investigation & Ethics Specialist (CFIES)
Master the skills to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud in today’s complex world.The CFIES course is a comprehensive 30 hour training program designed for finance professionals, auditors, compliance officers, and aspiring fraud examiners. This program aligns closely with the ACFE’s Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) domains, making it a strong foundation for those preparing for international certifications or looking to specialize in financial crime prevention.
Through real-world case studies, expert-led modules, and practical simulations, learners gain deep insights into fraud prevention, investigation techniques, ethics, legal frameworks, and emerging cyber threats.
What You Will Learn
- The psychology behind fraud and how it impacts global economies
- Techniques to build anti-fraud controls and ethical cultures in organizations
- Deep dive into accounting frauds, bribery, payroll manipulations, and shell companies
- Investigation strategies including interviews, evidence handling, and surveillance
- Legal aspects of fraud prosecution and collaboration with enforcement agencies
- Cyber fraud trends: phishing, ransomware, e-commerce scams, and crypto frauds
- ACFE-aligned exam preparation and certification guidance
KEY BENEFITS
Strong alignment with ACFE’s CFE Certification frameworkReal-world examples from corporate, banking, and real estate fraud cases
Learn forensic tools, digital evidence techniques & investigation procedures
Get career-ready with exam simulations, case studies, and legal knowledge
Includes UAE-relevant legal and compliance perspectives
Career Opportunities
Completing the CFIES course opens doors to high-demand roles across sectors like finance, audit, compliance, banking, and law enforcement. You’ll be prepared to pursue roles such as:
Fraud Investigator / Examiner
- Forensic Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Compliance & Ethics Officer
- Risk Analyst
- Anti-Fraud Consultant
Course Modules:
Module 1: Understanding Fraud & Ethics in Business
Duration: 4 Hours
- Introduction to fraud and its global impact
- The Fraud Triangle and psychological triggers
- Ethical leadership and organizational culture
- Corporate governance and whistleblower protection
Duration: 4 Hours
- Fraud risk assessment (tools and approach)
- Internal control frameworks (COSO, ISO)
- Common control failures and real-world examples
- Designing anti-fraud strategies
Duration: 5 Hours
- Asset misappropriation and expense fraud
- Financial statement fraud and revenue manipulation
- Bribery, corruption, and shell companies
- Payroll, procurement, and vendor fraud
- Case studies from UAE and international sectors
Duration: 5 Hours
- Planning and conducting investigations
- Evidence collection and documentation
- Interviewing techniques for fraud suspects
- Surveillance, observation, and behavioural cues
- Forensic reporting
Duration: 4 Hours
- UAE Penal Code and relevant fraud laws
- Understanding legal elements of fraud
- Regulatory cooperation and enforcement mechanisms
- Admissibility of evidence and trial process
- Role of internal audit and compliance teams
Duration: 5 Hours
- Introduction to cybercrime and digital fraud
- Phishing, ransomware, and social engineering
- Cryptocurrency scams and digital wallets
- Digital forensics and investigation tools
- UAE Cybercrime Law
Duration: 3 Hours
- Overview of ACFE’s 4 domains
- Sample questions and exam strategy
- Study tips and preparation roadmap
- Certification and career pathways
CERTIFICATION
The course id certified by ACMIT (American Council on Management and Information Technology), USA.
DURATION
Total Duration: 30 Hours
Additional Details
Mode Online/Onsite | Level Foundation to Intermediate
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