Forensic-IQ

Scenario-Based Skill Testing for Future Fraud & Financial Crime Professionals

Forensic-IQ is an interactive forensic investigation readiness assessment designed to help aspiring and experienced professionals evaluate their investigative thinking skills through realistic case-based scenarios.

Built around the types of challenges encountered in fraud investigations, anti-money laundering reviews, asset tracing assignments, forensic accounting engagements and evidence analysis, Forensic-IQ goes beyond traditional multiple-choice testing to assess how you think through complex financial investigations.

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What Is Forensic-IQ?

Forensic-IQ is a professional skill-testing and learning tool that simulates real-world investigative situations commonly encountered by forensic accountants, fraud examiners, compliance professionals, and financial crime investigators.

Rather than testing memorization, Forensic-IQ evaluates your ability to:

• Identify investigative red flags

• Analyze financial evidence

• Assess fraud risks

• Follow money trails

• Evaluate competing theories

• Apply critical thinking under uncertainty

Each scenario is designed to mirror the judgment and analytical skills required in real investigations.

Who Is It For?

Forensic-IQ is designed for:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) candidates

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and CAMS learners

• ACFI / CFI candidates

• Forensic accounting students

• Fraud investigators

• Compliance professionals

• Internal auditors

• Financial crime analysts

• Professionals exploring a career in forensic accounting or investigations

Whether you are preparing for certification, developing investigative skills, or assessing your readiness for real-world casework, Forensic-IQ provides a practical way to test your knowledge and decision-making abilities.

How It Works

Step 1 – Complete the Assessment

Work through a series of realistic investigative scenarios involving fraud, financial crime, asset tracing, evidence evaluation, and forensic analysis.

Step 2 – Apply Your Investigative Judgment

Review information, identify key issues, assess risks, and select the most appropriate course of action.

Step 3 – Receive Your Results

Upon completion, you’ll receive an assessment summary highlighting your strengths, areas for development, and overall investigative readiness.

Built by Forensic Practitioners

Forensic-IQ was developed by Forensic Restitution, an independent forensic accounting and investigations practice led by Dave Oswald, CPA, CA, CFE.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, financial dispute resolution, asset tracing and expert witness engagements, the assessment reflects practical investigative concepts used in real-world matters.

Our goal is to help future professionals strengthen the judgment, analytical thinking, and investigative mindset required in today’s increasingly complex financial environment.

 
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Important Disclaimer
Forensic-IQ is an independent educational and skill-development tool created by Forensic Restitution.

It is not an official certification examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), ACAMS, ACFI, CFI, or any other certification body unless expressly stated otherwise.

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