Requirements:

• The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, in compliance with its bylaws, requires all Certified Fraud Examiners to maintain competence through Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
• The minimum required is 20 hours per 12 month period of which at least 10 hours must relate directly to the detection and deterrence of fraud.
• Beginning January 1, 2008, up to 10 CPE hours in excess of the minimum requirements may be carried forward from one CPE year to the next CPE year to assist with meeting the next year's requirement. It is important that CFEs obtain CPE of at least the minimum required amount every year to stay current in their profession. CFEs are required to either certify compliance online, or call Member Services (800) 245-3321 (USA & Canada only) or +1 (512) 478-9000.

Maintaining CPE Records:

• CFEs are responsible for keeping track of their CPE and retaining for three years supporting documents for CPE credit they earn, such as proof of attendance and completion of courses.
• CPE records should not be sent to the ACFE unless specifically requested by the ACFE's staff. The ACFE does not maintain CPE records for members.
• The ACFE's CPE Compliance Team will request CPE records from a random selection of CFEs who certified CPE compliance for the previous year.
• Any member who is unable to demonstrate CPE compliance, or who is found to have made a false certification, may be subject to discipline including expulsion from the ACFE.

Extensions of Compliance Deadlines:

• Extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances.
• Circumstances which may qualify for an extension include loss of employment, hospitalization, and relocation.
• To apply for an extension, a written request must be sent to the ACFE citing special circumstances that make CPE compliance impossible. Requests may be sent by email to CPE@ACFE.com or by mail to:
  
      CPE Compliance Team
      ACFE Headquarters
      716 West Ave
      Austin, TX 78701
      USA