Accredited Fraud Investigator Program (AFI) program is a 24-hour nondegree certificate (accreditation) program that includes classroom instruction, case studies, and a concluding comprehensive examination. The program profiles the world of forensic accounting and presents a complete discussion of fraud examinations; specifically, who commits fraud, fraud awareness, elements of fraud, and investigative tools or techniques "

Accredited Fraud Investigator (AFI)

In addition to the Master in Forensic Accounting, we offer a nondegree certificate program, Accredited Fraud Investigator (AFI).

The program profiles the field of forensic accounting and provides a comprehensive overview of the fraud examination process, with a dual focus on prevention and detection.

Accredited Fraud Investigator Program
The AFI program is a 24-hour nondegree certificate (accreditation) program that includes classroom instruction, case studies and a concluding comprehensive examination. The program profiles the world of forensic accounting and presents a complete discussion of fraud examinations; specifically, who commits fraud, fraud awareness, elements of fraud, and investigative tools or techniques (e.g., financial statement and data analysis, interview techniques, and the power of observations). 

2010 Dates 
June 2–4, 2010
24-Hour Certification and Training Program
Graduate School of Business at the University of Charleston

Pricing:
The price is $2,300 per student.
State employees receive a 10% discount.

Pricing includes:

  • Three days of instruction
  • Course materials
  • Comprehensive examination and grading
  • Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments 

CPE Hours: 24

Approved by:

  • West Virginia Board of Accountancy for CPE credit
  • West Virginia State Bar for CLE credit
  • Meets the education requirement for the AICPA's new CPA specialty credential in forensic accounting—Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Qualifications for AFI Certification
To qualify for the Accredited Fraud Investigator (AFI) designation, the applicant must:

  1. Complete the AFI three-day (24-hour) training program.
  2. Pass a comprehensive examination.

Instructional Team
All instructors are practicing professionals with real-world expertise.

  • Dr. Robert J. Rufus, CPA, CVA, AFI, CFF
  • Dwane L. Tinsley, JD, AFI
  • Dr. David Clayman, PH.D.
  • David Epperly, MBA, CPA, CVA, AFI
  • Skip Langlois, Jr., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, AFI
  • Laura S. Miller, MFE, CFA, AVA, AFI
See the printable flyer (PDF).