Prioritising the Fight Against Fraud: A Strategic Approach
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is an international, professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime . As fraud becomes increasingly more prevalent and complicated in the 21st century, the ACFE continually research and develop new publications, self-study products, and cutting-edge fraud training designed to educate and prepare fraud examiners for the challenges they face. There is no better time than today to enhance your career and invest in your future by becoming a Member Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
The South African Chapter The need to raise the standard of fraud examination in South Africa and for a professional body which was not limited to a specific profession such as accounting or law, resulted in the establishment of a local chapter in 1998 with the mission to provide a community environment in which local forensic examination practitioners can associate . This chapter is a collection of individuals from all industries and professionals , who all have a single goal in mind; the reduction of white-collar crime. Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
ACFE OVERVIEW MISSION To reduce incidence of fraud and white collar crime through prevention, education and the ability of having a community environment in which local forensic examination practitioners can associate. Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
The ACFE REPORT TO THE NATION states that average organization annually loses 5% of its revenues to fraud. The total loss caused by the 2410 cases in our study exceeded US$6.3 billion (R82,1 billion), with an average loss per case of US$2.7 million (R35,2 billion) • In South Africa this equates to a potential loss of more than R160 Billion annually due to fraud = ±2,4 mil houses. • Globally as much as $3,7 trillion / R48,2 trillion are lost due to fraud annually. Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
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SIGNATURE Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
CFE as a career path for investigators and auditors Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Benefits 1. LEARNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE: FORENSIC PRACTITIONER 2. CFE SAQA QUALIFICATION - ADV. CERT. FRAUD EXAMINER (NQF7) 3. PRACTICAL TRAINING 4. ETHICAL STANDARDS 5. REGULATING OF THE FORENSIC INDUSTRY 6. NETWORKING PLATFORM 7. SHARING OF INFORMATION AND SKILLS 8. TECHNICAL UPDATES 9. ACCESS TO THE ACFE FORENSIC ENQUIRY SYSTEM. 10. INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
MEMBERSHIP • Affiliate Membership: Local membership only • Associate Membership: International membership • CFE Membership: Credential • Student Membership: For full-time students only • Corporate Membership: Companies with 1-20, 20-50, and 51+ Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
CFE Exam • International • 4 Modules ✓ Financial transactions ✓ Law ✓ Investigations ✓ Deterrence (Risk Management, Criminology, Ethics) • Online course – multiple choice (4 x 125 questions) • Exam needs to be completed within 30 days • Study options (classes / self-study) • RPL or qualification • Remember to maintain your CPE requirements – 20 hours Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
• Local professional status • National Professional Database • SAQA Accredited NQF 7 • Ex Officio Commissioner of Oath • International designation and recognition Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
Different ACFESA Forums • Medical Health • Intelligence Gathering Forum • Forensic Standard Forum ✓ Handwriting ✓ Cyber Forensics ✓ Network security ✓ Polygraph ✓ Fingerprint ✓ Fire ✓ Voice Stress Analysis & Voice Analysis • AML Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
COLLABORATION: FIGHTING FRAUD TOGETHER Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
ACFE CHAPTERS IN AFRICA • Botswana – SA Region • Ghana - Ghana Chapter #155 • Kenya - Kenya Chapter #134 • Lesotho • Malawi • Mauritius - Port Louis Chapter #135 • Namibia – SA Region • Request for ACFE AFRICA Nigeria - Abuja Chapter #179 • Nigeria - Nigeria Chapter #126 • South Africa - South Africa Chapter #91 • Swaziland • Tanzania -Tanzania Chapter #166 • Uganda - Uganda Chapter #147 • Zambia – SA Region • Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe Chapter #128 Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
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CONTACT DETAILS ACFE SA no.: 012 346 1319 E-MAIL: jaco@acfesa.co.za / memberservices@acfesa.co.za Web: www.acfesa.co.za Practice, teach, prevent, detect and deterrent fraud in SA
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