Undergraduate Member
This membership category is for all university students who are currently pursuing undergraduate degree programmes (or equivalent courses) in commerce or finance-related fields of study. Interested candidates should complete the appropriate application form and include their course transcripts together with it.
This membership is free for the duration of their programmes. Upon graduation, the student will be automatically upgraded to Associate membership (ACSI) and enjoy a fee waiver for one (1) year.
Fellow Member
This membership category is reserved for professionals who are veterans in their industries. They would also be professionals who have a highly reputable public standing, having made a positive impact on society with their various contributions in the field of systemic risk management.
Fellow membership is strictly by invitation of the Board of Governors only. The invitation may be extended to non-members or current Certified or Certified (with Specialization) Members.
For more information on membership categories and their respective criteria, please send your questions to: kenneth@csiworldhq.com
Certified (with Specialization) Member
This membership category is for all current Certified (CSI) members who wish to explore a particular systemic risk management skill set in greater depth. There are four topics of specialization that candidates can choose from, they are:
- Fraud Risk Management
- Financial Statement Analysis & Detecting Financial Statement Fraud
- Digital Forensics
- Interviewing & Profiling Techniques
Applicants must submit a dissertation of 5,000 words on any one of the above topics to the board of governors for review. Upon approval of the membership, an applicant’s CSI credentials will also reflect his area of specialization. For example, a Certified member whose dissertation on Fraud Risk Management is approved by the board of governors will bear the credentials CSI (FRM).
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Grade | Designatory Letters | Voting Rights | Pre-Requisites / Remarks |
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Honorary CSI Fellow | FCSI (Hon) | No | By Invitation Only |
CSI Fellow | FCSI | YES | By Invitation Only |
Honorary CSI with Specialisation | CSI (Specialisation) (Hon) | No | By Invitation Only |
CSI with Specialisation | CSI (Specialisation) | Yes | Take the CSI (Specialisation) Professional Certification |
Honorary CSI | CSI (Hon) | No | Exam (PCE) on choice of specialisation |
Certified System Investigator | CSI | Yes | • ACSIs need to attend 3 (Three Masterclasses) / CSI-endorsed Seminars (45 CPs) & recommended by 3 CSI Member • Non-ACSIs need to attend 4 (Four) masterclasses / CSI-endorsed Seminars ( 60 CPs) & recommended by 3 CSI Member |
Associate CSI | ACSI | No | • Attend 1 (one) Masterclass/CSI-endorsed Seminar (15 CPs), OR • DIRECT application |
Undergraduate CSI | N/A | No | Pursuing a degree in university |
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Any corporate body incorporated under the Companies Act or any Parliament or Special Act may apply for membership at CSI World Headquarters and observe its Code of Conduct and Standards in practice.
Nomination
The corporate member may select nominees from:
- Staff of the Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management and Investigation.
- Members of Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
MEMBERS PRIVILEGES
Certified System Investigator
Apply for the CSI, a globally preferred credential that can help you advance your career and position yourself as a Specialist in the profession.
Continuing Professional Education
Fulfilling your continuing education requirements for the CSI or other designations is easy since we offer yearly recertification through 2 day seminars.
Financial Updates in Fraud, IT Forensic and Risk Management
We also provide workshops and seminars at discounted price to our members to constantly update them on the focus in Fraud, Computer Data Forensic, Financial Risk Management and latest tool and technology used in these areas.
Professional Community
Join a global network of CSI specialists where you can share techniques, learn best practices and expand your skills.
Online Resources
Post questions and gain insight in one of our dedicated forums and it will be answered by professionals.