The CA•IFA

The CA-designated specialist in investigative and forensic accounting (CA•IFA) combines the well-recognized and respected attributes of the CA - in particular integrity, understanding of business, and financial acumen - with an in-depth knowledge and experience in investigative and forensic accounting. This is accomplished through a profession-endorsed certification process that has ongoing experience and education requirements.

The CA•IFA tells litigation lawyers, law enforcement professionals, the courts and other legal forums that the designated holder is well positioned to practise in areas such as fraud and economic loss quantification, including:

• investigating and analyzing financial evidence;
• testifying as an expert witness;
• becoming involved in criminal investigations and uncovering financial evidence in employee or insurance fraud cases;
• investigating in the rapidly evolving area of computer and Internet fraud.

 

Membership in the IFA Alliance

The IFA Alliance has two categories of membership, subscribers and CA-designated specialists in investigative and forensic accounting (CA•IFAs).

CA•IFAs - Becoming a CA-designated specialist in investigative and forensic accounting

CAs who meet the rigorous academic and experience requirements of the Alliance will be eligible to be designated as specialists in investigative and forensic accounting.