The CCFA Examination Structure
The Professional Examination Scheme of the Institute comprises the following and is subject to review from time to time in order to meet the rapid changes in both theory and practice in the global Forensic Accounting Fraternity.
Each of the Three (3) levels of the examination scheme has a wide objective and expected performance outcome as indicated below. Within each subject at any level, the syllabus coverage as well as the detailed, but specific objectives and learning outcome stated. The broad objective and the learning outcomes of the Three (3) levels are as follows;
Four (4) foundation papers.
Provision of basic principles and knowledge required to understand forensic accounting, fraud Examination, financial crime and the forensic criminology environment.
Six (6) technical core papers.
Test of technical competence and expertise required of a competent forensic accountant.
Acquisition of background knowledge and skills necessary for effective performance at middle management level
Five (5) core papers.
Emphasis on investigation cases, strategy and advisory skills
Results and Interpretation
The pass mark is 80%. The results will be published as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. A candidate who fails a paper has the option to rewrite that paper in subsequent examinations until his / her candidature expires