Becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner

Certified Fraud Examiners must demonstrate professional skills in the areas of fraud detection or deterrence.

Generally, a Certified Fraud Examiner will:

• Be an associate member of the ACFE in good standing
• Have a Bachelor’s degree from a preferred institution of higher learning;
• Have two or more years of professional experience in a related field
• Successfully complete the CFE Exam .

The rigorous CFE Exam assesses the candidate's expert knowledge in four areas:

• Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
• Legal Elements of Fraud
• Fraud Investigation

All Certified Fraud Examiners must exemplify the highest moral and ethical standards and must agree to adhere to the Certified Fraud Examiner Code of Professional Ethics. Certified Fraud Examiners are also required to acquire at least 20 hours of continuing professional education per year, with at least 10 hours related to fraud and two hours related to ethics.

The requirements to become a Certified Fraud Examiner are set by the ACFE Board of Regents, who are elected by CFEs. All requirements are subject to change.

My CFE Certification Checklist

Located on the Quick Help Menu , the Certification Checklist (figure 11.1) includes all the items you need to complete before earning your CFE credential.

Figure 11.1:

ACFE Contact Information

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

World Headquarters

The Gregor Building

716 West Avenue

Austin, TX 78701-2727

USA

Phone numbers:

(800) 245-3321 (USA & Canada)

+1 (512) 478-9000

+1 (512) 478-9297 Fax

ACFE.com

E-mail: MemberServices@ACFE.com