The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Handbook is the first publication that offers an in-depth, step-by-step guide to fraud investigation in England and Wales, focusing on each individual stage of the investigative process. The reader will have access to all of the knowledge required for successful completion of the ACFS qualification; they will also be able to develop an awareness of the key skills required to undertake efficient, legally compliant and professional investigations. The book acts as a handbook to both recently appointed and experienced Counter Fraud Specialists and as a core text for the ACFS professional qualification. The book will contain a guide to all the key components of a fraud investigation and incorporate as a minimum, coverage of all the mandatory core subjects contained within the ACFS course, including: * The emergence of the Counter Fraud Specialist * Fraud related legislation (including Fraud Act, Bribery Act, Theft Acts) * Investigation related legislation (Including Human Rights Act, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act) * Intelligence gathering * Preparing and taking statements * Rules of evidence * Investigative Interviewing * Surveillance * Preparing a prosecution file * Courtroom procedures The book also contains a Directory of Useful Information for the Counter Fraud Specialist, containing the details of relevant organisations, legislation, codes of practice, model forms, etc.