How to Join
The Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants® welcomes new members. By electing to become a member of the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, you show your commitment to the forensic accounting profession and agree to abide by the Institute's Professional Standards.
Why Choose ICFA?
Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are so important. Sure, you know you've got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential customers and employers you do? For many career-minded professionals, certification is often the answer.
Potential benefits in the field
Find out more about the advantages of ICFA membership.
- Standardizes practices and/or standards within an industry
- Advances the specialty/field
- Increases cooperation between organizations in the same discipline
- Provides a means for an industry to self-regulate
- Enhances professional reputation
- Provides personal accomplishment
- Supports continued professional development
- Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the field of practice
Membership Grades
ICFA offer three membership grades reflecting your education and career progression. These are:
- Certified Professional Forensic Accountant - CPFAcct
- Associate Membership - AICFA
- Fellowship - FICFA
Certified Professional Forensic Accountant - CPFAcct
The Diploma in Forensic Accounting must be successfully complete in order to be awarded the Certified Professional Forensic Accountant - CPFAcct - designation.
Certified Professional Forensic Accountant - CPFAcct - is the premier designation of Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants. This designation is ideal for those working in the accounting arena who would like a forensic accounting designation or for those who would like to upgrade their skills.
- This course is conducted 100% online. Study in your own time and at your own pace.
- The course is endorsed by the Quality License Scheme
- Course Duration is approximately 620 Hours
- The course consists of 15 modules.
- This excellent course comes with all study aids and learning resources.
Associate Membership - AICFA
Discover Associate Membership - AICFA.
Associate membership is open at all those who have an interest in the field of forensic accounting who are:
- This course is conducted 100% online. Study in your own time and at your own pace.
- The course is endorsed by the Quality License Scheme
- Course Duration is approximately 450 Hours
- The course consists of 12 modules.
- This excellent course comes with all study aids and learning resources.
Fellowship - FICFA
The ICFA Fellowship (FICFA) is awarded to existing members.
The ICFA Fellowship (FICFA) is awarded to existing members who are in good standing. As a Fellow, you will be recognised for your contribution to the financial profession. The Institute encourages Members of at least two years standing to seek Fellowship status.
- Download and complete the fellowship application form and return it to our administrative office.
- Once you have met the FICFA requirements the certificate will be issued.