Protect Your Company

In today's economic climate, who will help you protect your company from the devastating impact of fraud? The negative effects of fraud can creep into your business in a number of ways. You may find you need an objective expert to deter potential problems, investigate allegations or provide resolution.

A Research North, Inc. (RNI) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) offers anti-fraud knowledge and skills which can help you to:

Develop a comprehensive proactive approach to minimize the negative effects of fraud.
Recommend strong anti-fraud internal controls along with an effective cost savings anti-fraud hiring program.
Investigate allegations against one of your employees.
Conduct interviews related to sensitive issues.
Provide assistance with financial dispute resolution.
Resolve irregularities discovered during your company's audit.
Provide expert testimony on financial and other investigate matters whether civil or criminal.

CFE’s Possess a Unique Set of Skills

Certified Fraud Examiners have a unique set of skills that are not found in any other discipline; they combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of law, criminology, investigation and how to resolve allegations of fraud.

CFEs are knowledgeable in four areas critical to the fight against fraud:

Fraudulent Financial Transactions
Criminology and Ethics
Legal Elements of Fraud
Fraud Investigation

Businesses Can Reduce Fraud Risks and Costs

Heightened fraud awareness combined with new laws and regulations has increased the already growing demand in the workforce for professionals who are highly skilled at deterring, detecting and investigating fraud.

CFEs have the ability to:

Identify and reduce opportunities for fraud
Implement world-class anti-fraud controls
Continuously improve anti-fraud measures based on new risks and technologies
Educate employees to deter fraud and report wrongdoing
Resolve allegations or suspicions of fraud
Assist in The recovery of fraud losses

This broad based approach is offered most effectively by trained members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. RNI offers two of the very few members certified to deal with your needs in the states of Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Call 1.888.876.1010 for a free consultation to learn how we can help reduce the effects of fraud in your organization.

History of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the premier provider of anti-fraud education and information. Together with its growing membership, the ACFE is fighting fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity of the profession. Please visit www.acfe.com for more information.

Experience and Integrity

Standards for CFE certification are set by the ACFE's Board of Regents, who are elected members and drawn from the most experienced members of the profession. CFE candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and possess two or more years of professional experience in a field related to fraud deterrence and detection. Certification also requires taking and passing the CFE Exam which is a rigorous process, testing the knowledge of candidates in all areas of fraud examination. CFEs are required to acquire at least 20 credit hours of continuing professional education each year to ensure that they remain informed, empowered and educated.

The CFE credential is the globally preferred certification for anti-fraud professionals. CFEs are specialists in the detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud. Over 16,000 CFEs are actively fighting fraud worldwide.

Portions reprinted with permission of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners