Tunley / Whittaker / Gee The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-79878-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 304 Seiten, E-Book

The most complete, step-by-step guide to the ACFSqualification
The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is theonly guide designed to support all mandatory elements of the ACFSqualification, in-depth and step-by-step. Written by recognizedindustry leaders, this book focuses specifically on thepractitioner's role in fraud investigation in England and Wales,providing complete information about each stage in theinvestigative process. Readers gain access to all of theinformation needed to successfully complete the ACFS qualification,and to develop an awareness of the key skills required to undertakeefficient, legally compliant, professional investigations. The bookincludes a Directory of Useful Information, featuring legislation,codes of practice, model forms, and more.
As incidence of fraud continues to rise, many organisations arerecruiting more Counter Fraud Specialists, and mandating ContinuousProfessional Development for established CFSs. The AccreditedCounter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) is a recognized qualification inthe field, and is mandatory for investigators in many organisationsthroughout the public and private sectors. The AccreditedCounter Fraud Specialist Handbook is a complete guide to thequalification, both for CPD and first-time qualifiers.
* Gain a deeper understanding of the legislation related to fraudand investigation
* Learn the surveillance and intelligence gathering techniquesthat build a solid case
* Review the rules of evidence and statement takingguidelines
* Follow courtroom procedures and prepare a thorough prosecutionfile
The professional qualification of ACFS, which is endorsed by theCounter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board, requires bothpractical and written assessments that demonstrate successfulknowledge transfer and understanding of all key concepts of theinvestigative process. For anyone tasked with the responsibility ofcountering fraud, The Accredited Counter Fraud SpecialistHandbook is a comprehensive guide to the investigativeprocess.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tunley, Martin

Whittaker, Andrew

Gee, Jim

Button, Mark

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

MARTIN TUNLEY is a Senior Lecturer in Counter FraudStudies at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University ofPortsmouth. He is an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, anAccredited Counter Fraud Manager and an Accredited CriminalIntelligence Analyst.
ANDREW WHITTAKER is a Senior Manager with PKF LittlejohnLLP. He is chair of the Counter Fraud Professional AccreditationBoard's Training and Education Committee and is an AccreditedCounter Fraud Trainer, an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist andan Accredited Security Management Specialist.
JIM GEE is Head of Forensic and Counter Fraud Services atPKF Littlejohn LLP, Chair of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies,and a Visiting Professor at the University of Portsmouth. Jim wasfounding CEO of the NHS Counter Fraud Service, and has worked forGovernments and private companies in 38 countries, including as asenior advisor on fraud to the UK Attorney General.
MARK BUTTON is Director of the Centre for Counter FraudStudies at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University ofPortsmouth. Mark also holds the position of Head of Secretariat ofthe Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board.