Every professional journey has moments where stepping outside one’s comfort zone leads to the greatest growth. For Mohamed Shuaz, a Financial Crime Analyst at Maldives Police Service, pursuing the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification was one such milestone.

Working in the field of financial crime investigation, Mohamed already had practical exposure to fraud-related issues. However, he wanted to strengthen his expertise with a globally recognized qualification that would enhance his ability to analyze and investigate fraud more effectively.

Coming from a non-accounting background, he initially had concerns about the accounting module in the CFE Course. For many professionals, accounting concepts can feel intimidating when they are outside their primary academic field. But with the structured approach of the Academy of Internal Audit (AIA), those concerns gradually turned into confidence.

Under the mentorship of Puneet Garg, each of the four CFE modules was explained with clarity and real-world relevance. The teaching approach ensured that even challenging topics became understandable and manageable.

Alongside the academic support, the administrative assistance from the AIA team ensured that the entire preparation process remained smooth and organized.

Through consistent effort and the right guidance, Mohamed successfully transformed what initially seemed like a difficult challenge into a valuable professional achievement.

He shared his experience in a Google Review:

"My success experience with the Academy of Internal Audit in acquiring the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has been truly rewarding.

Coming from a non-accounting background, I was initially concerned about the accounting module. However, the Academy’s structured approach and expert guidance made the journey smooth and manageable.

A special thanks to Puneer Sir for his clear explanations across all four modules, and to Sadaf Choudhary for her continuous administrative support from beginning to end.

This journey has been a valuable milestone in my professional growth."

Congratulations Mohamed Shuaz on achieving the CFE Certification. Your determination to learn beyond your background is truly admirable.