Martin Tunley & Andrew Whittaker 
The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook [PDF ebook] 

The most complete, step-by-step guide to the ACFS
qualification

The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is the
only guide designed to support all mandatory elements of the ACFS
qualification, in-depth and step-by-step. Written by recognized
industry leaders, this book focuses specifically on the
practitioner’s role in fraud investigation in England and Wales,
providing complete information about each stage in the
investigative process. Readers gain access to all of the
information needed to successfully complete the ACFS qualification,
and to develop an awareness of the key skills required to undertake
efficient, legally compliant, professional investigations. The book
includes a Directory of Useful Information, featuring legislation,
codes of practice, model forms, and more.

As incidence of fraud continues to rise, many organisations are
recruiting more Counter Fraud Specialists, and mandating Continuous
Professional Development for established CFSs. The Accredited
Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) is a recognized qualification in
the field, and is mandatory for investigators in many organisations
throughout the public and private sectors. The Accredited
Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is a complete guide to the
qualification, both for CPD and first-time qualifiers.

* Gain a deeper understanding of the legislation related to fraud
and investigation

* Learn the surveillance and intelligence gathering techniques
that build a solid case

* Review the rules of evidence and statement taking
guidelines

* Follow courtroom procedures and prepare a thorough prosecution
file

The professional qualification of ACFS, which is endorsed by the
Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board, requires both
practical and written assessments that demonstrate successful
knowledge transfer and understanding of all key concepts of the
investigative process. For anyone tasked with the responsibility of
countering fraud, The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the investigative
process.

Tabela de Conteúdo

1 How the counter fraud profession developed and what the counter fraud professional should be 1

2 The Fraud Act 2006 and fraud related legislation 17

3 Governing legislation 53

4 Organising and planning an investigation 101

5 Covert investigation 123

6 Investigative interviewing 143

7 Rules of disclosure and evidence 165

8 The courtroom process 189

9 Civil law 205

10 Resource compendium 225

References 275

Index 285

Sobre o autor

MARTIN TUNLEY is a Senior Lecturer in Counter Fraud Studies at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth. He is an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, an Accredited Counter Fraud Manager and an Accredited Criminal Intelligence Analyst.

ANDREW WHITTAKER is a Senior Manager with PKF Littlejohn LLP. He is chair of the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board’s Training and Education Committee and is an Accredited Counter Fraud Trainer, an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist and an Accredited Security Management Specialist.

JIM GEE is Head of Forensic and Counter Fraud Services at PKF Littlejohn LLP, Chair of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Portsmouth. Jim was founding CEO of the NHS Counter Fraud Service, and has worked for Governments and private companies in 38 countries, including as a senior advisor on fraud to the UK Attorney General.

MARK BUTTON is Director of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth. Mark also holds the position of Head of Secretariat of the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board.