ACFCS CFCS : Financial Crime Specialist

  • Exam Code: CFCS
  • Exam Name: Financial Crime Specialist
  • Updated: Nov 06, 2026
  • Q & A: 175 Questions and Answers

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ACFCS CFCS Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:ACFCS
Exam Name:Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) Exam
Exam Number:CFCS
Certificate Validity Period:3 years (renewal required via continuing education)
Related Certifications:Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Available Languages:English
Real Exam Qty:Approximately 175 multiple-choice questions
Exam Format:Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based exam, Proctored online exam
Exam Duration:240 minutes
Recommended Training:ACFCS CFCS Training and Study Resources
Exam Registration:ACFCS Official CFCS Registration
Sample Questions:Free Download real CFCS actual tests
Exam Way:Computer-based, remotely proctored online exam
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisite required, but recommended experience in compliance, AML, fraud, or financial crime investigation
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.acfcs.org/cfcs/

ACFCS CFCS Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Investigations and Intelligence- Data Analysis and Intelligence Gathering
- Financial Investigations Techniques
Sanctions and Regulatory Compliance- OFAC and International Sanctions Regimes
- Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance Obligations
Fraud Prevention and Detection- Internal and External Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Risk Assessment and Controls
Cybercrime and Emerging Financial Threats- Cyber-enabled Financial Crime
- Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Risks
Financial Crime Fundamentals- Financial Crime Risk Management Principles
- Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Typologies
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance- AML Program Design and Controls
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring and Reporting
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC

Answers Every CFCS Candidate Should Read First

The ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist exam is the official ACFCS test registered under exam code CFCS. Passing it earns you the Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). ACFCS exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.

The ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist exam includes Approximately 175 multiple-choice questions questions to be completed within 240 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the BraindumpsPrep test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.

No formal prerequisite required, but recommended experience in compliance, AML, fraud, or financial crime investigation

Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Registration for the ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist exam goes through the official channels below.

As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based, remotely proctored online exam.

ACFCS points candidates toward the following training options for ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist.

Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 175 practice questions in the BraindumpsPrep CFCS package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.

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The official ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Fraud Prevention and Detection, Sanctions and Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Crime Fundamentals. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.

ACFCS Financial Crime Specialist Sample Questions:

Question #1

Your client is the victim of an investment fraud You traced the investment payments made by your client to XYX, Inc. Your research indicates XYX is incorporated in Delaware.
Which means are used to obtain beneficial ownership information from a state authority?

  • A. No beneficial ownership information is required to be obtained by the Delaware Secretary ol State
  • B. Contact the corporate Registered Agent and request a list of the shareholders
  • C. Petition the Delaware Court of Chancery to obtain details ol beneficial ownership
  • D. Contact the Delaware Secretary of State and request the list of corporate officers and directors
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #2

You are conducting customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence for a correspondent bank with offices in several countries that are suspected of significant money laundering activity. You want to obtain information about the compliance and anti-money laundering programs of the bank as well as general information about its organization and risk management policies.
Which resource is MOST likely to provide this type of information?

  • A. The bank's home jurisdiction corporate registry
  • B. Wolfsberg International Due Diligence Repository
  • C. Bankers Almanac
  • D. World Bank Doing Business Database
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #3

A fraud consultant has been engaged to review and determine whether (here has been any fraudulent activity at a large manufacturing company. The consultant utilizes Benlords Law to analyze the disbursements (payments) over the past two years.
Which should prompt the consultant to investigate further?

  • A. The frequency of the leading number of Ihe payment amount being "1" was greater than the leading number being "4"
  • B. The frequency of the leading number of the payment amount being "4" was greater than the leading number being "7"
  • C. The frequency of the leading number of the payment amount being "5" was greater than the leading number being "8"
  • D. The frequency of Ihe leading number of the payment amount being "9" was greater than the leading number being "2"
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #4

Mr. Johnson, a compliance officer at ABC Corporation, is conducting due diligence on a potential business partner based in a foreign country. During the due diligence process, Mr. Johnson discovers that the potential partner's principal shareholder is a politically exposed person (PEP) from a country subject to OFAC sanctions. What is the most appropriate action for Mr. Johnson to take?

  • A. Proceed with the business partnership but conduct enhanced monitoring of transactions involving the PEP.
  • B. Seek guidance from OFAC on the permissibility of engaging with the potential partner.
  • C. Reject the business partnership due to the involvement of a PEP from a sanctioned country.
  • D. Proceed with the business partnership but disclose the involvement of the PEP to OFAC.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #5

An employee of Company A is injured in a car accident and rushed to a government-owned hospital in Country X. Prior to admitting the patient the head doctor insists that is it customary for foreigners to pay the hospital a generous donation" and insinuates that the patient will not be admitted without the payment.
The request is an example of which offense?

  • A. Solicitation
  • B. Duress
  • C. Extortion
  • D. Bribery
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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