About the programme

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage the totality of the financial crime spectrum, from the prophylactic aspect (prevention and detection) through to the reactive element (investigations). 

It is taught by qualified anti-financial crime practitioners from the CIPFA Counter Fraud Centre, all of whom have extensive experience of financial crime management. 

The principles and concepts are grounded in good practice gained from real-life experience and research from across the globe, making this programme truly international in both scope and application.

What will I learn?

Module 1

Module 1 sets the context of the programme by providing in-depth knowledge of:

• internationally recognised financial crime typologies and the global frameworks designed to help counter them
• international good practice in the areas of financial crime risk management and assessment and the corporate governance framework needed to implement and maintain this 
• the principles of risk management and risk life-cycles in the context of financial crime 
• risk responses, controls and the concept of assurance
• how to plan and undertake an entity-wide financial crime risk assessment exercise 
• creating an anti-financial crime culture within an organisation, including the critical issue of whistleblowing
• response plans appropriate to financial crime events.

Module 2 

Module 2 equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage financial crime investigations in anticipation of legal or other similar proceedings. It covers:

• the practicalities of how to investigate allegations and incidents of financial crime, from first notification through to the reporting of findings
• the intermediate key-investigative steps of planning, identifying and gathering evidence, witness and suspect management and investigative interviewing
• the conceptual frameworks within which financial crime investigations can be managed and the application of best practice standards.

Who is the course aimed at?

It has been designed for: 

• auditors
• risk-managers
• anti-bribery and corruption compliance officers
• financial crime compliance officers 
• investigators 
• investigation managers 
• inspectors 
• sub-inspectors.

Duration

The CIPFA International Diploma in Financial Crime Management is completed over 25 days, which includes 10 days classroom learning. 

Assessment and accreditation

The course is assessed via an exam at the conclusion of Module 2, consisting of short answer/multiple choice questions, and two post-course assignments, one relating to each module. 

When you have successfully completed the programme, you will receive a formal CIPFA diploma.

CIPFA membership

On successful completion of the programme, you can apply for CIPFA Affiliate membership. If you’re not already a CIPFA member, this is a great way to access a wealth of resources and networking opportunities.

To find out more and apply, click on ‘Other professionals’ at: www.cipfa.org/join

Price

The price of the programme varies depending on where it is delivered. Please contact CIPFA to discuss the available options. 

How to book 

The CIPFA International Diploma in Financial Crime Management can be delivered at CIPFA’s UK headquarters in London or in-house, at your location.

This is especially cost-effective for organisations interested in training a number of individuals or whole teams and requires a measure of flexibility in delivery.

To book, contact us at: customerservices@cipfa.org 

CPD hours

This course carries 120 CPD hours.