CFI
Certification

The Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI) exam.

A single, comprehensive exam covering investigative method, financial statement analysis, digital evidence, interviewing technique, and the legal frameworks that hold across the GCC.

Format150 multiple choice
Passing score75%
LanguageEnglish or Arabic
Fee$500 (included with Associate/Gold membership)
EligibilityActive Associate/Gold Member
Exam Domains

What the CFI exam covers.

20%

Fraud Detection and Investigation Foundations

Fraud typologies, the fraud triangle, red-flag identification, and how cases begin.

20%

Internal Investigations

Planning an investigation, evidence handling, interviewing technique, and closing a case.

20%

Forensic Accounting

Tracing funds, valuations, expert witnessing, and fraud examination method.

15%

Internal Audit

Audit planning and execution, risk identification, and audit reporting.

15%

Fraud Risk Management

Risk assessment frameworks, fraud controls, and prevention programs.

10%

Digital Forensics and eDiscovery

Digital evidence, digital investigations, and governance of digital data.

If You Don't Pass

A fair, transparent retake policy.

1st Retake
Free
Sit again with no additional charge.
2nd Retake
$150
Reduced retake fee.
3rd Retake
$150
Reduced retake fee.
Second Credential

The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Expert (CMLE) exam.

Included with the same GCCFI membership as the CFI credential — a second, separate exam and certificate covering anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing practice.

Study Guide Modules

Five modules, in English and Arabic.

1

Module 1: Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer Foundations

Core AML concepts and customer due diligence and KYC foundations.

2

Module 2: Anti-Money Laundering Foundations

The building blocks of anti-money laundering practice and regulation.

3

Module 3: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing

Where AML controls and counter-terrorist financing obligations intersect.

4

Module 4: Counter Terrorist Financing

Terrorist financing typologies, controls, and regulatory response.

5

Module 5: AML/CFT Suspicious Activity Reports

Recognizing, documenting, and filing suspicious activity reports.

Ready to start the path to CFI?

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