How do I become a member of the Institute?

Membership of the Institute is open to people of all tribes, races, and religions interested in the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, regardless of the fact you are an Accountant and have a finance-related background. Thus, Any qualified person can become a CIFCFIN member by undergoing Associates Induction to become an Associate Member. Such a person can then undergo further rigorous training under our Proficiency Training program to become a Certified Member of the Institute. The Institute routinely invites other high-ranking persons to undergo a two-day Direct Membership training and join the ranks of Certified Members. The 3rd and highest stratum of membership is the Fellowship, where any deserving Individual or Certified Member can be conferred with either an Honorary Fellowship or Full Fellowship of the Institute.

What are the levels of membership available?

There are three levels of membership

1. ASSOCIATE MEMBER

2. CERTIFIED MEMBER

3. FELLOW MEMBER

What are the qualifications needed for the levels of Membership?

To qualify to be considered for Associate Membership, a person must possess a minimum of B.Sc. or HND in Accounting/Finance or allied courses. Holders of Degrees and professional qualifications who are already involved with forensic matters and the Criminal and Justice System will be considered for our Associate Membership Induction.

To qualify to become a Certified member, a person, must have undergone and passed the evaluation of the Institute's professional training. A person can become a Certified Member of the Institute in two ways- through Proficiency Training or Direct Training.

The Institute confers fellowship on members who have been financially responsible and up-to-date in dues payment to the Institute for ten years and above.

The Institute reserves the right to routinely invite deserving and high-ranking members of society to become Honorary Fellows of the Institute. The Institute does on the recommendation of the BOT based on the contribution of the nominee to the practice of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Prevention.

How do I obtain the form for Induction?

Membership forms can be obtained at any of our offices or by filling an online application on our website (www.cifcfin.org) and then paying the statutory fee. Forms are also available through our State Coordinator(s) in your state of residence.

Candidates for Direct Membership should mail training@cifcfin.org indicating their interest accompanied with their complete profile and credentials or visit any of our offices with a letter of interest along with their complete profile and credentials.

Who is my State Coordinator?

A list of all State Coordinator(s) and their Deputies is available. On the resources page for download

How do I make payment?

Account Name: Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria

Account Number: 1227776624 - Zenith Bank (Training Account)

OR

Account Name: Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria

Account Number: 1218767253 – Zenith Bank (Revalidation Account)

When will my certificate be ready?

Associate Membership certificate takes a maximum of 2 weeks from the date of Induction to be ready for pick up. Certified Members receive their certificate on the day of graduation while Fellow Members also pick up their certificate on the day of conferment.

As an Associate Member, where do I pick up my certificate?

Certificates can be collected at the Secretariat Office in Abuja or from State Coordinators in respective federation states. Alternatively, a member can access his/her certificate on the membership portal.

What is the Post Nominal Titles/Assignations for each membership level?

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS-ACCrFA, ACCFI

ACCr FA- ASSOCIATE CHARTERED CERTIFIED FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT: This post Nominal assignation for Associate members is Accounting and finance professionals only- those who have undergone training of the Institute under the Forensic Accounting track and have at least an HND or BSc in Accounting or Finance related fields.

ACCFI- ASSOCIATE CHARTERED CERTIFIED FRAUD INVESTIGATOR: This Post-nominal title is for our Associate Members, with a background in any discipline or branch of knowledge with at least an HND or B.Sc. in any discipline or branch of knowledge.

CERTIFIED MEMBERS-CCrFA, CCFI

CCrFA-CHARTERED CERTIFIED FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT: This post Nominal assignation for Certified Members is for Accounting and Finance professionals only- those who have undergone training of the Institute under the Forensic Accounting track and have at least an HND or BSc in Accounting or Finance related fields.

CCFI -CHARTERED CERTIFIED FRAUD INVESTIGATOR: This Post-nominal title is for our Certified Members with a background in any discipline or branch of knowledge and with at least an HND or B.Sc. in any discipline or branch of knowledge.

FELLOWS- FCCrFA, FCCFI

FCCrFA-FELLOW, CHARTERED CERTIFIED FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT:

This post Nominal assignation for Fellows with Accounting and finance backgrounds and who have been members of the Institute for a minimum of 10years. They have also undergone training of the Institute under the Forensic Accounting track and have at least an HND or BSc in Accounting or Finance related fields.

FCCFI –FELLOW CHARTERED CERTIFIED FRAUD INVESTIGATOR: This Post-nominal title is for Fellows with a background in any discipline with at least an HND or B.Sc. in any discipline or branch of knowledge.

How do I contact the Secretariat?

FORENSICS HOUSE

CIFCFEN Secretariat,

Plot 709, 64 Avenue, Gwarinpa, FCT Abuja.

Telephone Number(s): +2349056191443, +2347030695406

Email: [email protected]

Web address: www.cifcfin.org

FELLOWS- FCCrFA, FCCFI

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