CPE Compliance
Requirements:
CFEs must obtain a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every 12-month period to stay current in their profession. CFEs are required to certify CPE compliance by the end of their anniversary month either (1) online or (2) by calling a Member Services Representative at (800) 245-3321 (USA & Canada only) or +1 (512) 478-9000. A CFE's anniversary month is the month membership is renewed each year.
2010 CPE Requirements:
CFEs need to complete 20 hours of CPE per 12-month period. At least 10 of these must relate directly to the detection and deterrence of fraud. If a CFE has earned more than 20 CPE hours of CPE in 2009, they may carry forward up to 10 of these extra hours to meet their 2010 CPE requirements.
2011 CPE Requirements:
CFEs need to complete 20 hours of CPE per 12-month period. At least 10 of these must relate directly to the detection and deterrence of fraud and 2 hours must related directly to ethics. If a CFE has earned more than 20 CPE hours of CPE in 2010, they may carry forward up to 10 of these extra hours to meet their 2011 CPE requirements.
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 CPE certificates, letters of attendance or letters of completion. The ACFE does not maintain CPE records for members.
Generally, CPE documentation must include:
Name of attendee
Course Description
Course Sponsor name
Number of CPE hours earned
Date of Course
The ACFE will not accept the following for CPE documentation:
Registration forms
Paid invoices
Course syllabi
PowerPoint presentation slides
Excel lists
CPE records should not be sent to the ACFE unless specifically requested by the ACFE's staff in the event of a CPE Audit.
Extensions of Compliance Deadlines:
CFEs may request a 30-day extensions online. Visit www.ACFE.com/CPE to request this extension.
Additional extentions for CPE compliance may be granted for extenuating circumstances. Circumstances that may qualify for an extension include loss of employment and hospitalization. To apply for an extension, a written request may be sent to the ACFE citing the special circumstances. Request may me sent by email to cpe@ACFE.com.