About the ACFE

Together, Reducing Fraud Worldwide

Where Fraud Fighters Unite

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization. By delivering best-in-class training, offering the CFE credential and fostering a dynamic, global community of anti-fraud professionals, the ACFE is reducing fraud and corruption worldwide.

The ACFE: Who We Are

Looking to become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or join the world’s largest anti-fraud organization? Let us show you how.

Meet Our People

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ACFE Staff

It takes a dedicated and experienced team to support and serve our members around the world.

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ACFE Board of Regents

The ACFE relies on a diverse, elected Board of Regents to uphold the integrity of the Certified Fraud Examiner credential.

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ACFE Foundation Board of Directors

The ACFE Foundation's mission is to increase the body of anti-fraud knowledge and support future anti-fraud professionals worldwide through the funding of scholarships, endowments, research and other educational projects

ACFE Newsroom

Fraud scandals make headlines every day and the ACFE is your best resource for insight into why these frauds occur, what implications these crimes will have on your readers and what can be expected next. Anti-fraud experts are standing by to offer journalists context and insight into fraud-related news stories.

Connect With the ACFE

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The ACFE Foundation

Through the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship and the ACFE Research Institute, students and researchers can attain their goals of strengthening and expanding the future of the anti-fraud profession.

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International Fraud Awareness Week

Join thousands of organizations around the world in supporting our annual, week-long international campaign to raise awareness of the impact of fraud.

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