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1 December 2025
ACi Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course
Association of Corporate Investigators Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course Comprehensive 19-Module Certification Addresses Critical Gap in Professional Standards for Global Investigations Community London, UK – 1 December 2025 – The Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) today announced the launch of the Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) course, the first comprehensive professional certification designed specifically for […]
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18 November 2025
ACCA exposes new findings on an escalating, systemic fraud landscape and calls for a collective reset
Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action. According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most […]
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10 October 2025
Whistleblowing Investigations: The Hidden Mental Health Toll
Reflections from the ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum On World Mental Health Day, it feels particularly poignant to reflect on the insights shared at our recent Whistleblowing Investigations Forum. As we heard from our exceptional speakers and engaged delegates, the conversations about corporate accountability, regulatory compliance, and investigative best practices were invaluable. But beneath every case […]
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15 August 2025
Challenges to Corporate Investigations Survey
🌐 Challenges to Corporate Investigations - Survey Launch Corporate investigations across all sectors face increasingly complex challenges that can significantly impact outcomes. To better understand these critical pain points, we are conducting a comprehensive benchmarking study, supported by Forensic Risk Alliance, to identify the most prevalent internal and external factors that can compromise investigation effectiveness. […]
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27 June 2025
ACi wins Multi Stakeholder Collaboration Award
We are delighted to announce that we have won the International Compliance Association's 2025 Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Award. The presentation took place at the ICA Awards Dinner in London on 27th June. We would like to acknowledge our fellow shortlist finalists, Calathea Solutions, Clue software and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, ECPA and Tenet. Our CEO, […]
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14 November 2024
2024 Report: Challenges to Investigations
Access to Data is the biggest internal challenge investigators face according to a white paper published today by the ACi. "From navigating legal and ethical constraints to overcoming internal resistance and resource limitations, corporate investigators must be adept at handling a myriad of obstacles," says Ash Sharma who authored the paper. "By understanding these challenges, […]
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1 December 2025
ACi Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course
Association of Corporate Investigators Launches Industry-First Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Course Comprehensive 19-Module Certification Addresses Critical Gap in Professional Standards for Global Investigations Community London, UK – 1 December 2025 – The Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) today announced the launch of the Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) course, the first comprehensive professional certification designed specifically for […]
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18 November 2025
ACCA exposes new findings on an escalating, systemic fraud landscape and calls for a collective reset
Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action. According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most […]
Read more
10 October 2025
Whistleblowing Investigations: The Hidden Mental Health Toll
Reflections from the ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum On World Mental Health Day, it feels particularly poignant to reflect on the insights shared at our recent Whistleblowing Investigations Forum. As we heard from our exceptional speakers and engaged delegates, the conversations about corporate accountability, regulatory compliance, and investigative best practices were invaluable. But beneath every case […]
Read more
,
15 August 2025
Challenges to Corporate Investigations Survey
🌐 Challenges to Corporate Investigations - Survey Launch Corporate investigations across all sectors face increasingly complex challenges that can significantly impact outcomes. To better understand these critical pain points, we are conducting a comprehensive benchmarking study, supported by Forensic Risk Alliance, to identify the most prevalent internal and external factors that can compromise investigation effectiveness. […]
Read more
27 June 2025
ACi wins Multi Stakeholder Collaboration Award
We are delighted to announce that we have won the International Compliance Association's 2025 Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Award. The presentation took place at the ICA Awards Dinner in London on 27th June. We would like to acknowledge our fellow shortlist finalists, Calathea Solutions, Clue software and the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, ECPA and Tenet. Our CEO, […]
Read more
14 November 2024
2024 Report: Challenges to Investigations
Access to Data is the biggest internal challenge investigators face according to a white paper published today by the ACi. "From navigating legal and ethical constraints to overcoming internal resistance and resource limitations, corporate investigators must be adept at handling a myriad of obstacles," says Ash Sharma who authored the paper. "By understanding these challenges, […]
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What we offer

Services for every stage of your investigations practice

From your first course to leading complex cases — explore the programmes, tools, and community that ACI members rely on.
Why ACi exists

Built for the people who do the work

ACi was founded to give corporate investigators what every profession deserves — shared standards, a credible identity, and a community that has each other's back.

Our Mission

The Association of Corporate Investigators (“ACi”) champions professional excellence in corporate investigations worldwide. We connect, inform and equip investigators across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, providing the standards, insight, training and community they need to investigate complex issues with confidence, credibility and impact.

Through education, thought leadership and peer collaboration, we help members conduct investigations with rigour, integrity and independence meeting the evolving expectations of organisations, stakeholders, regulators and the communities they serve.

Our Vision

To be the trusted global home for corporate investigators, setting the recognised standard for ethical, independent and effective investigations, and elevating the profession’s contribution to organisational integrity, accountability and trust.

How We Contribute to the Profession

Integrity First

A clear ethical framework that members commit to upholding in every engagement, across every jurisdiction.

Fair Process

Methods rooted in due process, proportionality, and respect for the dignity of every individual we engage with.

Shared Knowledge

Practical guidance, case studies, and ongoing education delivered by experienced practitioners, informed by evolving best practices and evidence-based insights.

Global Perspective

A worldwide network that brings together diverse jurisdictional perspectives, while recognising local laws, cultures, and corporate environments.

Peer Community

A members-only forum where colleagues can seek advice, discuss complex cases, mentor and learn from one another.

Recognition

Professional credentials, Certified Corporate Investigator, and standards that build trust with employers, clients, and the wider business community.

Our Mission

The Association of Corporate Investigators (“ACi”) champions professional excellence in corporate investigations worldwide. We connect, inform and equip investigators across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, providing the standards, insight, training and community they need to investigate complex issues with confidence, credibility and impact.

Through education, thought leadership and peer collaboration, we help members conduct investigations with rigour, integrity and independence meeting the evolving expectations of organisations, stakeholders, regulators and the communities they serve.

About the ACi

Run by Corporate Investigators, for the Corporate Investigations Community

The ACi is a global not-for-profit association established by corporate investigators to support professionals at every stage of their career. Led by an experienced Executive Committee, we provide practical resources, industry insight, and a trusted professional network.

As the corporate investigations profession continues to grow worldwide, the ACi brings together practitioners, specialists, and organisations committed to advancing standards, sharing knowledge, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry.

Through training, research, thought leadership, networking opportunities, and centralised resources, we help strengthen the profession and support the development of effective, modern investigations practices. We are also proud contributors to the ISO standard for internal investigations.
The Handbook

Our Comprehensive guide to corporate investigations

The award-winning ACi Corporate Investigators Handbook brings together the collective practice of senior in-house investigators worldwide — from triage and scoping through evidence handling, interviewing, reporting and stakeholder management. Recognised by the International Compliance Association in its Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration category.

Available free as an online edition through Global Investigations Review.
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Deepen your skills through the Certified Corporate Investigator (CCi) Programme
Membership

Join the global community of corporate investigators.

Membership is open to anyone contributing to the corporate investigations community — no matter how small the contribution. As a not-for-profit, every fee funds programmes that strengthen the profession.

What Membership Includes

Voices from the ACi network

Connecting Professionals Through Shared Experience

Discover how investigators and industry professionals are benefiting from ACi's conferences, training programmes, and networking opportunities through their own experiences and feedback.
For the first time in my career, I have a community of peers I can pick up the phone to — investigators who understand the weight of these decisions.
— ACi member, Senior In-House Investigator

Supporting Excellence in Investigations

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