The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Section offers two credentials: the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential and the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential. In order to become a CFF or ABV credential holder, interested candidates must successfully pass the CFF Exam or ABV Exam and meet minimum experience and education requirements. For more information about each examination, such as the registration and scheduling process, test center locations, exam preparation, access to the Content Specification Outlines, and more, please visit CFF Exam or ABV Exam.
Registration for the 2013 CFF and ABV Exams is currently available as follows:
Spring 2013 - deadline is June 1, 2013
Fall 2013 - deadline is November 1, 2013
Visit CFF Exam or ABV Exam for information on how to register today!
Early-bird savings for CFF or ABV exam: Register by May 1,2013 for the Spring exam or November 1, 2013 for Fall exam and save 25 percent!
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Exam Information
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Exam Dates
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Spring Exam Window: July 1 - July 31, 2013
Fall Exam Window: November 15 - December 20, 2013
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Exam Registration
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Spring Exam Registration ends on June 1, 2013;
Fall Exam Registration ends on November 1, 2013 |
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Exam Length
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The CFF Exam duration is 4 hours (no break provided);
The ABV Exam duration is 6 hours (additional 45 minute break provided) |
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Exam Review Course
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Preparing for the ABV exam? Attend a live, two-day course and maximize your preparation.
June 10-11 in Durham, NC; November 8-9 in Las Vegas;
Preparing for the CFF Exam? Attend a live, two-day course and maximize your preparation.
June 17-18 in Durham, NC; November 8-9 in Las Vegas, NV; |
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Exam Format
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Both exams are computer-based examinations that consist of discrete multiple choice questions and case study-related multiple choice questions. These exams are offered at the Kryterion High-Stakes Online Secured Testing (HOST) centers. |
The three major areas of the body of knowledge covered in the CFF exam consist of:
- Professional Responsibilities and Practice Management
- Fundamental Forensic Knowledge (e.g., Laws, Courts and Dispute Resolution, Planning and Preparation, Information Gathering and Preserving Discovery, Reporting, Experts and Testimony)
- Specialized Forensic Knowledge (e.g., Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization, Computer Forensic Analysis, Economic Damages Calculations, and more)
The three major areas of the body of knowledge covered in the ABV exam consist of:
- Qualitative and Quantitative analysis (Sources of Economic & Industry Data, Macro-Environmental Analysis, Industry Analysis, and Subject Entity Analysis)
- Valuation Analysis (Levels of Value Appropriate to the Engagement; Valuation Approaches; Discounts, Premiums, and Other Adjustments; and Reconciliation of Indicated Values)
- Related Topics (Defining the Engagement, Professional Standards, Financial Reporting, Litigation Services, Case Law, Intellectual Property, FLPs & LLCs, ESOPs, Special Classes of Securities, and Reporting