Certified Fraud Examiner

The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) since 1989.[1] The ACFE association is a provider of anti-fraud training and education. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Joseph T Wells. The ACFE established and administers the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.[2]

To become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), one must meet the following requirements:[3]

  • Be an Associate Member of the ACFE in good standing
  • Meet minimum academic and professional requirements (undergraduate degree and professional experience (Note: a combination of graduate or post-graduate education and experience can be used to increase eligibility, however most importantly a candidate must score 40 points or above based on eligibility criteria).
  • Be of high moral character
  • Agree to abide by the Bylaws and Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Pass the CFE Examination
  1. ^ "The CFE Credential". www.acfesa.co.za. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  2. ^ "Why was the ACFE created? – Mvorganizing.org". www.mvorganizing.org. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  3. ^ ACFE. "Membership Requirements". ACFE Website. Retrieved 30 July 2018.