The ACFE established and administers the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential gain a professional advantage and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community.

• There are currently more than 19,000 CFEs worldwide. As experts in the four major areas of fraud, CFEs are trained to identify the warning signs and red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk.



• To become a CFE, one must pass a rigorous examination administered by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), meet specific education and professional requirements, exemplify the highest moral and ethical standards and agree to abide by the CFE Code of Professional Ethics.



• A Certified Fraud Examiner also must maintain annual CPE requirements and remain an ACFE member in good standing.



• The FBI officially recognizes the CFE credential as a critical skill set for its diversified hiring program.



• The U.S. Department of Defense officially recognizes the CFE credential as career advancement criteria in its Department of Defense policy.



• Forensic Audits and Special Investigations Unit (FSI) for the Government Accountability Office announced that all professionals in the FSI unit must obtain their CFE credential.



• In a recent study by Robert Half International, a leading specialist in financial staffing, the CFE is listed as one of the most marketable credentials today. “Bringing staff with the CFE on board enables employers to develop a more skilled workforce. Professionals who earn and maintain this accreditation establish themselves as leaders in their field and gain insight into industry trends and best practices in the process,” said DeLynn Senna, executive director of Finance & Accounting at Robert Half International.



• Douglas Carmicheal, CFE, Chief Auditor and Director of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, is a world-renowned advocate for financial integrity.



• Cynthia Cooper, the CFE who discovered the WorldCom fraud, has shared her inspiring story with professionals worldwide.



• Scores of CFEs have written books to share their insight and expertise. “Sad as it may seem, fraud will always take place wherever there is opportunity. The feeding frenzy of fraud will not abate unless fraud prevention is embraced and instituted at all levels of a company, especially in the executive suite,” explains Martin Beigelman, CFE, Director of Financial Integrity for Microsoft Corporation in his book, Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Controls: Creating a Culture of Compliance.