About Us
Brief History
Association of Forensic and Investigative Auditors is the world’s leading forensic audit and investigation Organization, and premier provider of anti-fraud/ forensic training and education. Together with our members, the Association is providing forensic audit and investigative skills world-wide, and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. The Association of Forensic and Investigative Auditors is registered in Nigeria as Non-Profit Organization under the companies and Allied Matter Act in 2016.
The Association of Forensic and Investigative Auditors in Nigeria (AFIA) promotes and fosters a national forum and governing body for the affiliation of professionals dedicated to excellence in the field of forensic Audit and investigation in Nigeria, who offer to the public, governments and employers, their expertise in the area of fraud/white collar crimes prevention, detection and investigation, as well as liaison with other non-profit associations for the purpose of promulgating fraud awareness.
Transparency in Advanced Audit
The world’s leading forensic Audit and investigation, and a premier provider of anti-fraud and forensic training to inspire public confidence in the integrity and objectivity of our systems and fraud investigation.
Our Core Mandate
Our Core Mandate is to provide forensic audit and investigative skills world-wide, and assist the Federal Government of Nigeria in particular to give adequate training to external and internal Auditors in both public and private organisation, to enable them have all it takes to block the loopholes of fraud with the use of technological tools and sophisticated mechanism in order to stop the looting of public funds as it were.
Aims and Objectives of The Organisation
- To provide professional association for forensic auditors,cyber forensic specialist, forensic investigators and as a whole a true knowledge base for forensic and investigative auditors.
- To provide bonafide qualifications for certified forensic and investigative auditors and certified cyber forensic specialist through administration of CFIA/CCFS examination.
- To develope and improve the techniques and practice of forensic auditors/forensic investigators, and to promote the study of and provide instruction in forensic audit and investigation field globally.
- To promote and maintain high standard of professional etiquette and conduct.
- To require CFIA/CCFS members to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and ethics
- To serves as the international representative for forensic and investigative auditors to business, government and academic institution.
- To promote a specialized organization for qualified and experienced forensic auditors/forensic investigators and accountancy students and to do all such other things from time to time may be necessary or desirable to maintain and advance the status and interests of the profession.
- To provide an organization of learning for persons desirous of obtaining professional education in the Accounts, Finance, Auditing, Management, Forensic Audit, Cyber Forensic and allied subject and secure professional status and for that purpose to promote and encourage the study and development of the art and science of theses and allied subjects and practice and establish workshop, trusts and other organizations having objects similar to those of the organization.
- To provide an organization for professional Forensic Accountants / Auditors with a view to support and advance their educational standard and to frame and establish rules for observation in all matters to their education and training.
- To design and prescribe a suitable scheme of education and system of examinations in the subjects of Accounts, Auditing, Banking, Management, Forensic Law, Forensic Audit, Cyber Forensic and computer sciences and allied disciplines for candidates desirous of admission to the membership of the Association and for that purpose to lay down a suitable course of study and scheme of education and organize proper training facilities and make adequate and comprehensive educational arrangements in the academic and practical fields.
- To increase knowledge, proficiency, professional skills and efficiency of its students and members not only in public practice but also in the service and employment of government and semi – government, municipal, industrial, financial institutions commercial organizations.
- To work for the amelioration and promotion of the education and academic standard of the members and students of the Association in particular and the Accounting, Finance, Banking, Auditing, Management, Forensic Law, Forensic Audit, Cyber Forensic and Computer Science profession in general.
- To work with government organization in ensuring restoration of sanity in Nigeria and globally through campaigns, sensitization and education
- To render help to the less privileged in the society and wipe away tears from the eyes of the downtrodden, the poor, widow and orphans..
- To be involved in educating the general public in the field of forensic field, fraud detection prevention and investigation, financial literacy education and other activities that can create employment opportunities for the youth in our society that can bring satisfaction to the citizenry.
- To work together with the government agencies organizing training for relevant professionals in Nigeria and internationally .
- To provide anti- fraud and corruption training globally to restore public confidence in Auditing/ Accounting process and reporting
- To provide scholarship opportunity for the children and youth who want to study forensic and Investigation
- To educate the youth and women and the general public the danger of financial misfeasance and its’ consequences
