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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

The ACFE administers the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential, which denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation. Members with the CFE credential experience career growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. CFEs around the world help protect the global economy by uncovering fraud and implementing processes to prevent fraud from occurring in the first place.

Are you eligible to be certified?

 

Your eligibility to be certified is based upon a point system, which awards credit for education and experience.  

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All candidates certified by exam must have a minimum of two years professional experience and 50 points

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Note: If your total qualifying points total 40 or above, you may apply for the CFE Exam, but all applicants must have 50 or more points and two years of professional experience to become certified. 

CFE Exam Review Course 

 

A new version of the CFE Exam based on findings from this job analysis study will launch on June 2, 2026, with revised CFE Exam study materials now available. For information on the content and structure of the new exam, review the new CFE Exam Content Outline and CFE Credential Exam Candidate Handbook  please visit: https://www.acfe.com/2026cfeexamupdate

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This instructor-led course will help you master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam:

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Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes

This section explores different types of fraud schemes and financial crimes committed against both organizations and individuals, as well as the measures fraud examiners can take to prevent and detect them.1202.5 hours

Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues

This section focuses on how to conduct a fraud investigation and the necessary legal considerations. Topics include employee rights during investigations, the rules and procedures for collecting evidence, gathering and analyzing data, conducting interviews, report writing and how to navigate the legal system.

Fraud Prevention and Deterrence

This section examines why people commit fraud and ways to prevent it. Topics include corporate governance, the role of managers and auditors in combatting fraud, how to conduct a fraud risk assessment, how to manage fraud risk and build an effective fraud prevention program and ethical considerations in fraud examination.

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The registration fee covers 4 - days of training facilitated by ACFE Authorized Trainers plus:     (32 CPEs)

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1. One year Associate membership - Become a member of ACFE and gain access to timely and practical information including Fraud Magazine, monthly member newsletters, free quarterly webinars, videos, tools and resources to support your anti-fraud efforts. 

 

2. CFE Exam Application fee.

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3. Retakes at discounted price.

 

4. Access to all the knowledge and tools necessary to pass the exam.

 

This includes the:

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  • CFE Exam Prep Course: This comprehensive tool is a computer self-study course that includes study questions and practice exams including:

  • Flashcard App: Familiarize yourself with the terminology and concepts covered on the exam with an app consisting of 900 flashcards that complement the CFE Exam Prep Course and 

  • Fraud Examiners Manual: The Fraud Examiners Manual (pdf) is a 1,900-page guide exploring examination techniques and procedures,

  • Exclusive Course material prepared by the ACFE: 

    • Workbook: This study guide offers a breakdown of the key points and foundational concepts found in the 4 sections of the exam.

    • Slide book 

  • Online Exam: Virtually or at a Prometric Test Center 

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