Certified Fraud Examiner

The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) since 1989. 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.

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

• 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