To be a Full Member of the Institute you need to be an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist or be able to demonstrate suitable experience or qualifications.
If you have not yet qualified as an ACFS but are currently undergoing Foundation Level training, you can join as a Student Member.
If you work within the wider counter fraud community but have not attained the ACFS qualification or do not have suitable experience or qualifications to allow full membership you may be eligible join as an Associate Member.
Why should I join?
For many reasons, here are just a few:
You will have access to:
The only on-line chat room for counter fraud professionals
Regular fraud news
Quarterly Newsletters
Job alerts
The ICFS Annual Conference
Various discounts and Benefits for members
As well as these benefits of membership:
To share best practice with other counter fraud professionals
To help promote a counter fraud profession
Have a greater representation and influence over counter fraud matters which affects us all
Representation on the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation board
To gain greater expertise
Advance notice of new counter fraud issues
To share experiences with others working to counter fraud
How much does it cost?
Membership of the ICFS is currently only £40 per year.