Continuing Education

Ensuring Lifelong Competence in Forensic Accounting

Earning the Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA®) credential is the beginning of a professional journey — not the end.
To remain effective in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, CrFA® professionals must continuously update their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and remain current with emerging trends in fraud, regulation, and digital forensics.

Continuing education ensures that every CrFA® practitioner maintains the competence, integrity, and analytical excellence expected of a certified forensic accounting professional. Through structured learning and ongoing development, members strengthen their ability to protect organizations, uphold ethical standards, and contribute to a transparent financial system.

Why Continuing Education Matters

The fields of fraud investigation, forensic analytics, and compliance change at incredible speed. New technologies, schemes, laws, and regulatory expectations require professionals to stay informed and adaptable.

Continuing education helps CrFA® members:

  • Stay updated with emerging fraud techniques and risk trends

  • Gain proficiency in new forensic technologies, tools, and systems

  • Strengthen understanding of legal and regulatory developments

  • Uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct

  • Maintain the global credibility associated with the CrFA® designation

Continuing Education Requirements

To preserve the integrity of the designation, CrFA® professionals are expected to participate in ongoing learning activities each year.
Acceptable continuing education activities include:

  • Professional courses and certificate programs

  • Webinars and online training events

  • Conferences, workshops, and industry seminars

  • Academic or research contributions

  • Teaching, speaking, or conducting professional training

  • Completion of approved CrFA® India CPD modules

CrFA® India may periodically release updated guidelines to ensure alignment with global standards in forensic accounting and financial investigation.

Learn more about the CrFA® Membership Types.

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