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Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program Practice Test

The Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program, from the ACFE, builds interviewing skills specific to fraud examinations. Overcoming interviewee reluctance, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and analyzing written statements are the main areas of the practice test. It suits fraud examiners, auditors and investigators who want to sharpen one specific skill set before the full CFE exam.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by ACFE

Exam Format

Three separate exams (one per course)
70%
Certificate (Professional Development)

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$385 USD
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FRI-CERT Exam Topics and Domains

FRI-CERT is organized into 3 weighted domains.

1

Overcoming Interviewee Reluctance

25%

Emotional Labeling and Reluctance

Understanding Reluctance in IntervieweesEffects of Emotional Labeling

Assess the effects of emotional labeling as it relates to reluctance

Transforming Excuses into Rapport Building

Common Excuses from Reluctant IntervieweesShifting Excuses into Opportunities

Develop techniques to shift excuses into rapport building opportunities

Psychological Safety in Interviews

Creating a Psychologically Safe EnvironmentEvaluating Methods for Safety Enhancement

Evaluate methods to increase psychological safety

Rapport Building through 'I' Messages

Using 'I' Messages Effectively

Integrate 'I' messages into your rapport building efforts to reduce reluctance

The Consistency Principle and Influence

Dr. Robert Cialdini's Consistency Principle

Recall the consistency principle, as illustrated by Dr. Robert Cialdini in the book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

2

Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects

50%

Introduction to Interviewing

Purpose and Structure of Interviews

Understand the fundamental nature and purpose of interviews in fraud examinations

Obstacles in Interviewing

Common Interviewing Obstacles

Identify common interviewing obstacles

Interviewing Strategies

Selecting an Interview Strategy

Choose and apply appropriate interviewing strategies for fraud examinations

Communication Dynamics in Interviews

Inhibitors of CommunicationFacilitators of Communication

Discern behaviors that either facilitate or inhibit communication

Legal Considerations in Interviewing

Legal Framework for Fraud Interviews

Ascertain legal considerations regarding the interview process

Communication Skills and Question Development

Communication Skills for InterviewersTypes and Development of Interview Questions

Compare the different types of interview questions

Mechanics of the Interview

Interview Setting and EnvironmentSubject Matter and Purpose PlanningEstablishing Rapport and Calibrating the SubjectQuestioning the Subject

Recognize the mechanics of an interview

Obtaining Cooperation from Interview Subjects

Cooperation Techniques

Identify techniques for obtaining cooperation from interview subjects

Admission-Seeking Interviews

Making a Direct AccusationEstablishing Rationalization and Diffusing AlibisAlternative Questions and Benchmark Admissions

Recognize strategies for admission-seeking interviews and obtaining signed statements

Obtaining Confessions and Signed Statements

Verbal ConfessionObtaining a Signed Statement of ConfessionWrapping Up the Interview Process

Recognize strategies for admission-seeking interviews and obtaining signed statements

3

Written Statement Analysis

25%

Introduction to Written Statement Analysis

Foundations of Statement Analysis

Understand the foundational principles of written statement analysis as a deception detection tool

Establishing a Baseline

Baseline Behavior in Written Statements

Establish a baseline for comparing truthful and deceptive writing patterns

Syntax and Sentence Structure

Using Sentence Structure to Detect Deception

Identify strategies for using word choice and sentence structure to discern deception

Narrative Balance

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Narratives

Recognize the difference between balanced and unbalanced narratives

Temporal Lacunae

Gaps in Time within Statements

Detect temporal lacunae as indicators of withheld or fabricated information

Parts of Speech Analysis

Nouns in Statement AnalysisPronouns in Statement AnalysisVerbs and Tense AnalysisAdverbs and Adjectives

Ascertain the relevance of parts of speech in determining a statement's veracity

Voice, Prepositions, and Connective Words

Voice Changes in StatementsPrepositions in Statement AnalysisConjunctions and Articles

Recognize the potential implications of changes in voice and tense

Qualifiers, Rationalizations, and Credibility Indicators

Qualifiers and Non-Confirming StatementsRationalizations, Excuses, and OathsQuestions and Explanations in Statements

Recall the distinctions between responses from truthful and dishonest subjects

How do I earn this certification?

Passing FRI-CERT earns the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate certification. It sits in the Anti-Fraud Professional Development track.

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CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner ExamThe CFE credential is the premier certification in the anti-fraud profession. Completing the FRI-CERT does NOT count toward CFE eligibility requirements, but the knowledge gained is directly applicable to the CFE Exam's Investigation domain.

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  • Familiarity with basic interviewing techniques
  • Basic interview class or appropriate experience with interviewing individuals (for Course 1)
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Common Questions

Is the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate a replacement for the CFE credential?
No. The Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program is designed to provide knowledge for conducting fraud-related interviews and demonstrate this skill to employers. It does not replace the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential, which requires meeting eligibility requirements and passing the rigorous CFE Exam. Completing an ACFE certificate program does not count toward meeting CFE eligibility requirements.
How many exams do I need to pass for the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate?
You must pass three separate exams, one for each required course in the program: (1) Getting Past No: How to Get Reluctant Interviewees to Share Information, (2) Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects, and (3) Written Statement Analysis. Each exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher, and you have three attempts per exam.
How long do I have to complete the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program?
You have one year from your purchase date to complete all three courses and pass their corresponding exams. After one year, access expires. If you have not completed the program within one year, you can re-enroll by contacting ACFE Member Services and paying a $125 Certificate Program Re-Enrollment Fee for an additional year.
Does the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate expire or require maintenance?
No. Unlike the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential which has continuing professional education (CPE) maintenance requirements, the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate does not expire and does not require any ongoing maintenance. Once earned, you have it for life.
How many CPE credits does the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program provide?
Successfully completing all three courses provides 8 NASBA-approved CPE credits in the field of Communications and Marketing. Course 1 provides 2 CPE credits (and fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement for CFEs), Course 2 provides 4 CPE credits, and Course 3 provides 2 CPE credits.
What happens if I fail an exam in the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program?
You have three attempts per exam to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher. If you do not pass one or more exams after three attempts, you may re-enroll by contacting ACFE Member Services and paying a $125 Certificate Program Re-Enrollment Fee. Any exam you had not previously passed will be reset to allow three additional attempts.
Who should pursue the ACFE Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate?
This certificate is ideal for current CFEs seeking to demonstrate interviewing proficiency, anti-fraud professionals not yet ready for the CFE Exam, professionals in roles with high fraud risk who conduct fraud-related interviews, and individuals with prior anti-fraud training who want more in-depth knowledge about fraud-related interviewing techniques.
What topics are covered in the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program?
The program covers three major areas across its three courses: (1) overcoming interviewee reluctance using emotional labeling, rapport building, psychological safety, and influence principles like Cialdini's consistency principle; (2) the full interview process from strategy selection through obtaining signed statements of confession, including legal considerations, communication dynamics, question types, and admission-seeking techniques; and (3) written statement analysis for detecting deceptio
How much does the ACFE Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program cost?
The program costs $385.00 for non-members and $308.00 for ACFE members. This includes access to all three required courses and their exams. Individual courses can also be purchased separately: Getting Past No ($99/$79.20), Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects ($187/$149.60), and Written Statement Analysis ($99/$79.20).
What is the difference between the Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate and the Fraud-Related Interviewing Webinar?
The Fraud-Related Interviewing Certificate Program is a comprehensive program requiring completion of three separate courses with exams to earn a certificate and digital badge. The Fraud-Related Interviewing Webinar is a separate standalone on-demand webinar (2 CPE credits) that provides an introduction to incorporating the Fraud Triangle and Fraud Diamond dynamics into the interview process. The webinar is not part of the certificate program.

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